Treatment innovation for healthier patients and a healthier planet

Sofgen Pharmaceuticals is supporting the war on waste through Unigel®, a unique smart softgel that allows multiple APIs to be included in a single dose.

Plastic pollution is a global concern. Governments, corporates and consumers are focused on reducing plastic usage and recycling is a priority. This scenario poses challenges for the pharmaceutical industry. Plastic pieces, such as blister packs, serve a purpose closely related to a product’s safety and quality – and most of these pieces are designed for single use. Also, these plastic packages are typically treated as hazardous waste, limiting the ability to recycle and reuse.
In response, pharmaceutical manufacturers have taken measures to reduce their plastic use in external packaging, exploring new designs through resizing and introducing new more climate-friendly materials like cardboard trays for vaccines. These solutions offer valuable opportunities to environmental care. But they only offer incremental change.

Soft gelatin capsule innovator Sofgen Pharmaceuticals is going a step further.