Pentapharm AG

About Pentapharm AG

Pentapharm is a leading Swiss company specializing in coagulation diagnostics and natural-source APIs, including snake venoms.

We support the pharmaceutical and medical device industries with regulatory expertise, scientific knowledge, and quality assurance, ensuring safe and compliant projects. Our innovative solutions help healthcare professionals prevent and treat coagulation disorders.

Pentapharm holds Drug Master Files (DMFs) and Certificates of Suitability for key products such as Aprotinin, Batroxobin, and Haemocoagulase

Certifications
  • CH
  • 2023
    On CPHI since
  • 4
    Certificates
  • 100 - 249
    Employees
Company types
CMO/CDMO
Manufacturer/Innovator
Primary activities
API Producer
Contract Manufacturer
Generic APIs producer
Contact info

Products from Pentapharm AG (4)

  • Aprotinin

    Product Aprotinin

    Aprotinin, a single-chain polypeptide of 58 amino acids, is also known as basic pancreatic trypsin inhibitor (BPTI) or trypsin-kallikrein inhibitor. It slows fibrinolysis, preserves platelet function, and has anti-inflammatory effects.

    Pentapharm produces Aprotinin API for various indica...
  • Batroxobin

    Product Batroxobin

    Defibrase® is Pentapharm's trademark for Batroxobin, a serine protease and thrombin-like enzyme from Bothrops moojeni snake venom. Unlike thrombin, batroxobin only splits fibrinopeptide A from fibrinogen, causing a defibrinogenating effect.

    Batroxobin is clinically used to treat thromboti...
  • Haemocoagulase

    Product Haemocoagulase

    Reptilase® is Pentapharm's trademark for Haemocoagulase, a purified enzyme system from Bothrops atrox snake venom. This system is toxin-free and includes two enzymes that aid coagulation:

    - A thrombin-like serine protease that cleaves fibrinogen to produce Fibrinopeptide A and Fibrin I mo...
  • Prionex®

    Product Prionex®

    Prionex® is a 10% aqueous solution of highly purified dermal collagen from porcine origin, known for its excellent protein-stabilizing properties. It is partially hydrolyzed, terminally sterilized, and free from cartilage, bone, and plasma components.

    Key Advantages:

    - Opti...