Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Types of active pharmaceutical ingredients

APIs are broadly categorised into two types – synthetic and natural. Synthetic APIs are further classified into innovative and generic synthetic APIs, based on the type of synthesis used.

Synthetic chemical APIs, also known as small molecules, constitute a large part of the pharmaceutical market, with many small molecule drugs commercially available in the market. Natural APIs are used in making biologics, which are increasingly becoming the top-selling drugs in the market. Despite the growing demand, biologics are currently significantly fewer in number compared to small molecule drugs.

Based on the solubility, APIs are categorised into insoluble and soluble drugs.

Top active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates suppliers Pharmaceutical Technology has listed the leading suppliers of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates based on its intel, insights and decades-long experience in the sector. The list includes companies that can develop and supply high-quality pharmaceutical materials, including, but not limited to:

Fine chemicals and intermediates, such as:

high-docosahexaenoic acid oil for API production

APIs for central nervous system therapies

Natural cannabinoid (CBD) ingredients, CBD isolates and cannabis distillates

Excipients

Insulin for cell culture media

Ammonium compounds

Mineral salts

There are many types of Pharmaceutical Intermediates existing in the market for different functions like Antiviral Drug, Anti-diabetic, Antidepressants, Cardiovascular Medications, Sexually Enhanced Medicines, Complementary Medicines and Other Intermediates.