Phytochemical CRO & CDMO Engineering

OEM Potential Benefits Manufacturer & Suppliers

Accelerating Evidence-Based Botanical Drug Development, Standardized High-Potency Active Phytochemicals, and Commercial Manufacturing for Global Enterprises.

Commercial & Research Portfolio

Standardized Botanical & Preclinical Service Solutions

Direct contract access to validated analytical methods, pharmacological screening, animal models, and Phase I–IV clinical trial infrastructures.

OEM Animal study Supplier, Suppliers

OEM Animal Study Services

GLP-compliant in vivo efficacy verification, pharmacokinetics, metabolic dynamics, and acute/chronic toxicology modeling.

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China Screening of the active ingredient(s) of plants Manufacturer, Manufacturers

Active Plant Ingredient Screening

High-throughput isolation and bioassay screening of polysaccharides, alkaloids, flavonoids, and active glycosides.

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China Establishment of analysis methods of active ingredient(s) Supplier, Suppliers

Analysis Method Establishment

ICH Q2(R1) validated HPTLC, HPLC-DAD, and GC-MS fingerprint protocols for chemical consistency and batch release assays.

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ODM Study and evaluation of the potency of the botanical active ingredient(s) from different seasons and different origins

Origin & Seasonal Potency Evaluation

Quantitative geospatial and harvest-window multi-batch profiling to secure maximum secondary metabolite yield.

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OEM In Vitro Test Research Service Manufacturers, Suppliers

In Vitro Bioassay & Cell Testing

Target receptor affinity, enzyme inhibition, anti-inflammatory pathways, and rapid mechanism-of-action cellular assays.

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ODM Clinic study Phase 1 to Phase 4 Manufacturer, Suppliers

Clinical Studies (Phase I–IV)

GCP-compliant human safety, pharmacodynamics, dose escalation, and double-blind multicenter clinical trial execution.

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Contract manufacturing OEM for botanical active ingredients

Active Ingredient OEM CDMO

Industrial isolation, crystallization, membrane separation, and bulk commercial synthesis of powders, pastes, and oils.

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CDMO contract manufacturing for finished herbal products

Finished Dosage Form CDMO

Full cGMP commercialization of oral liquids, softgels, enteric capsules, micro-tablets, and functional granules.

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Strategic Procurement Analysis

Global Enterprise Sourcing & Industrial Demand Dynamics

Why Tier-1 pharmaceutical and nutraceutical innovators are transitioning from fragmented commodity suppliers to vertically integrated CRO-CDMO manufacturing partners.

Phytochemical Heterogeneity Risks

Unlike small synthetic molecules, botanical active compounds are susceptible to drastic agronomic swings. Seasonal humidity, soil microbial diversity, and geoclimatic variances cause active compound concentration swings exceeding 300%. Sourcing managers require integrated scientific partners capable of geo-origin mapping, seasonal potency quantification, and multi-harvest standardization to guarantee uniform therapeutic efficacy.

Stringent Global Pharmacopeial Compliance

Global regulatory bodies—including the United States FDA (21 CFR Part 312 for Botanical Drugs), EMA (HMPC guidelines), and NMPA—demand comprehensive phytochemical identification. Modern supply chains cannot survive on rudimentary non-specific gravimetric or UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Procurement contracts now mandate validated high-performance chromatographic fingerprints (HPLC/HPTLC/GC-MS) with strict impurity profiling for pesticide residues, heavy metals, and residual extraction solvents.

Capital De-Risking & Fixed-Asset Agility

Erecting proprietary GMP-certified extraction suites, supercritical fluid distillation towers, and isolation cleanrooms requires monumental initial CAPEX ($20M–$80M) and protracted validation timelines of 24–36 months. Partnering with an established OEM CDMO converts rigid fixed overhead into variable operational expenses, shielding corporate balance sheets while providing instantaneous access to mature pilot-to-commercial extraction tonnage.

Operational & Financial ROI

The Strategic Potential Benefits of Enterprise OEM Partnerships

How outsourced research, development, and scalable production create defensible market moats and superior operating margins for healthcare brands.

1. Accelerated Time-to-Market (TTM)

By leveraging an accumulated database of hundreds of thousands of research batches, MedGence shortens preclinical assay development and formulation screening by 40–60%. Pre-validated chromatographic methods and established cell-line models eliminate trial-and-error bottlenecks, moving botanical candidates from target screening to pilot formulation in record operational timeframes.

2. Quality by Design (QbD) Manufacturing

Our OEM processes are built strictly upon Quality by Design (QbD) principles. We systematically map Critical Material Attributes (CMAs) of natural botanicals to Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) across counter-current extraction, macroporous resin adsorption, nanofiltration, and spray drying. This ensures uniform critical quality attributes (CQAs) and impeccable lot-to-lot bioequivalence across multi-ton production runs.

3. Absolute IP Isolation & Formula Protection

Operating under an entrusted contract research and manufacturing model, client intellectual property, novel formulation ratios, custom extraction solvent blends, and specialized therapeutic fractions are kept completely confidential under strict non-disclosure protocols. We function exclusively as your silent scientific engine, never competing with brand clients in commercial retail channels.

4. Multi-Format Dosage Scalability

Our CDMO capabilities support finished formulations engineered for high bioavailability and user adherence. From enteric-coated softgels and two-piece vegetarian capsules to high-solubility effervescent granules, functional oral liquids, and multi-layer compressed tablets, clients can deploy diverse SKU lines without engaging multiple disconnected co-packers.

5. Preclinical & Clinical Regulatory Dossiers

Unlike conventional raw ingredient brokers, our scientific CRO infrastructure generates regulatory-grade submission packages. We supply complete toxicological profiles (LD50, Ames genotoxicity, 90-day subchronic toxicity), in vitro mechanistics, rodent model in vivo efficacy data, and human clinical trial reports ready for inclusion in IND, NDA, and dietary supplement structure-function filings.

6. Supply Chain Traceability & Stability

Every raw herb lot is fully traceable back to its geographical plantation origin, harvest altitude, and seasonal collection window. We conduct comprehensive long-term and accelerated stability testing in compliance with ICH Zone IVb environmental conditions (30°C / 75% RH and 40°C / 75% RH), ensuring global retail shelf-life stability and preventing premature degradation of active polyphenols and saponins.

Empirical Scale & Authority

14+ Years of Industry-Standard Research & Commercial CDMO Delivery

A proven operational track record delivering breakthrough contract R&D for world-renowned pharmaceutical manufacturers and university hospitals.

14+
Years CRO/CDMO Experience
300+
Full-Time Research Scientists
100+
Pharma Groups & Hospitals
83
Classic TCM Formulas Modernized
22
Novel Natural Medicines Developed
56
Hospital Preparation Approvals
~400
Single-Herb Quality Standards
100+
Innovative Projects Commercialized
End-to-End Scientific Architecture

12 Core Capabilities: From Molecular Discovery to Bulk Commercialization

A unified, closed-loop CRO-CDMO continuum eliminating data fragmentation between laboratory assays, pilot engineering, and commercial batch delivery.

01 · Screening Botanical Active Ingredient Screening

Botanical Active Ingredient Screening

Targeted isolation and bioassay screening across diverse plant matrixes—including alkaloids, polysaccharides, flavonoids, and terpenes—identifying high-affinity therapeutic fractions while securing commercial viability and ecological sustainability.

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02 · Geospatial Potency Evaluation by Origin, Season & Plant Part

Origin, Season & Plant Part Potency

Active metabolite density fluctuates dynamically across ecological microclimates, harvesting periods, and botanical anatomical structures (rhizome vs. leaf vs. seed). We mathematically quantify these variables to lock down an optimal procurement blueprint.

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03 · Analytics Analytical Method Establishment

Analytical Method Establishment

Validation of regulatory-grade quality control assays. We author chromatographic fingerprints, chiral separations, and quantitative assays using HPTLC, HPLC-DAD, UPLC-MS/MS, and GC-FID compliant with USP, Ph. Eur., and ChP monographs.

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04 · Isolation Manufacturing Process Study for Active Ingredients

Active Ingredient Process Optimization

Thermodynamic engineering of pretreatment, continuous multi-stage counter-current extraction, resin purification, nanofiltration, and crystallization parameters to maximize active yield while reducing solvent residues and energy consumption.

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05 · Formulation Manufacturing Process Study for Finished Products

Finished Product Process Engineering

Overcoming botanical formulation vulnerabilities including hygroscopicity, poor aqueous solubility, thermal instability, and unpleasant organoleptic profiles to ensure stability and smooth high-speed commercial packaging.

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06 · Safety Toxicity Studies LD50, Acute, Chronic, Genotoxicity

Toxicological Profiling & Safety

Comprehensive GLP toxicological evaluations: median lethal dose (LD50), acute oral toxicity, 28/90-day repeated-dose subchronic toxicity, Ames reverse mutation genotoxicity, and in vivo chromosomal aberration assays.

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07 · Cellular In Vitro Testing for Active Botanical Ingredients

In Vitro Bioassay & Mechanistics

Rapid, high-throughput primary and immortalized cell culture assays exploring molecular pathway regulation (e.g., NF-κB, AMPK, Nrf2), anti-inflammatory cytokine expression, and antioxidant enzyme elevation.

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08 · In Vivo Animal Studies for Botanical Preclinical Efficacy

Animal Pharmacology & In Vivo Models

Validated disease models in rodents (metabolic syndrome, cognitive decline, hepatoprotection, osteoarthritis) generating vital pharmacokinetic, tissue distribution, and bio-efficacy data required before human trials.

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09 · Clinical Clinical Studies Phase I to Phase IV for Natural Medicines

Clinical Trials (Phase I–IV)

End-to-end clinical trial management: protocol authoring, IRB/ethics submissions, GCP monitoring, biostatistical analysis, and clinical study reports (CSR) for dietary supplement efficacy claims or pharmaceutical NDA approvals.

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10 · Synergy Natural Herbal Formulation Research Service

Natural Formulation & Synergy Design

Modernization of classical TCM polyherbal formulations using network pharmacology and pharmacokinetic compatibility principles, optimizing multi-target synergistic efficacy and eliminating ingredient antagonism.

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11 · CDMO Bulk Contract Manufacturing OEM for Active Botanical Ingredients

Contract Manufacturing: Bulk Actives

Commercial-scale supply of isolated botanical active ingredients, high-potency standardized extract powders, concentrated liquids, vacuum-purified pastes, and supercritical steam-distilled volatile oils under strict cGMP control.

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12 · Commercial CDMO Contract Manufacturing for Finished Natural Products

Finished Dosage Contract Manufacturing

High-capacity packaging and dosage manufacturing for global export: automated encapsulation (hard/soft), fluid-bed granulation, tablet pressing, sterile oral liquids, and modern pouching with global tamper-evident labeling.

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Innovation Horizon 2025–2035

Phytochemical Technological Roadmap & Future Outlook

Integrating artificial intelligence, continuous green extraction, and multi-omics profiling to define the next frontier of botanical medicine manufacturing.

AI Predictive Metabolomics

Deploying machine-learning molecular docking models across proprietary phytochemical libraries, predicting target-ligand affinities and synergistic botanical interactions before committing laboratory resources.

Continuous Green Extraction

Replacing traditional batch reflux with continuous counter-current supercritical CO2 and ultrasound-assisted aqueous fractionation, reducing carbon intensity by 45% and eliminating organic solvent waste streams.

In-Line PAT Process Control

Embedding real-time Near-Infrared (NIR) and Raman spectroscopy sensors across distillation columns and spray dryers for continuous Process Analytical Technology (PAT) monitoring, preventing out-of-spec batches.

Bioavailability Nanotech

Developing liposomal, phytosome, and self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) for poorly permeable natural polyphenols (curcumin, resveratrol, quercetin), multiplying gastrointestinal systemic absorption by 500%–1200%.

Cross-Border Regulatory Clearance

Global Regulatory Harmonization & Audit Defense Support

Ensuring frictionless compliance and inspection readiness across US, European, Asia-Pacific, and domestic regulatory frameworks.

CTD Dossier & DMF Archiving

Our regulatory affairs division compiles Common Technical Document (CTD) Module 3 (Quality/Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) and Drug Master Files (Type IV/Type II DMFs), streamlining customer filings with the US FDA, Health Canada (NHPD), and European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Third-Party On-Site Audit Defense

We provide full audit defense readiness for international client quality assurance audits, US FDA cGMP (21 CFR Part 111 / 211) inspections, and ISO/HACCP certifications. All batch manufacturing records (BMR) and analytical data are fully compliant with ALCOA+ data integrity principles.

Cross-Border Localization & Customs Release

Navigating international phytosanitary permits, CITES clearances for protected botanicals, and testing certificates for residual ethylene oxide, irradiation, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and heavy metals to ensure immediate customs port release without border hold delays.

Trusted By Tier-1 Leaders

Partnering with China's Premier Pharmaceutical Groups & Research Hospitals

Our scientific foundation powers over 100 enterprise healthcare manufacturers, university medical centers, and national clinical TCM research institutions.

China Beijing Tongrentang Group Co., Ltd. Tongrentang Group
China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. CR Sanjiu
Sunflower Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. Sunflower Pharma
Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc. Livzon Pharma
Dihon Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. Dihon Pharma
Golden Throat Holdings Group Company Limited Golden Throat Group
Yangtzi River Pharmaceutical Group Yangtze River Pharma
Beihai Gofar Chuanshan Biological Co., Ltd. Beihai Gofar Biological
Humanwell Healthcare (Group) Co., Ltd. Humanwell Healthcare
SCIMYTH Pharmaceutical Group SCIMYTH Pharma
Shandong Hanfang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Shandong Hanfang
Luoxin Pharmaceutical Group Stock Co., Ltd. Luoxin Pharma
Guangdong Zhongsheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Zhongsheng Pharma
Hunan Brilliance & Abundance Scientific Chinese Herbal Medicine Co., Ltd. Brilliance & Abundance
Apeloa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Apeloa Pharma
Hunan Heng Chang Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. Hunan Heng Chang
Baotou Traditional Chinese Medicine Co., Ltd. Baotou TCM
Kamp Medicine Co., Ltd. Kamp Medicine
Guangxi Santo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Guangxi Santo
Hunan Kangshou Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Kangshou Pharma
Jiangxi Juwang Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd. Jiangxi Juwang
Beijing Tcmages Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Beijing Tcmages
Guizhou Ruihe Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Guizhou Ruihe
Anhui CR Jinchan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. CR Jinchan Pharma
Kangmei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Kangmei Pharma
Hunan Tianjicaotang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Tianjicaotang Pharma
Jiangxi Kingstone Unite Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Kingstone Unite
Shuguang Hospital affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shuguang Hospital
Hunan Province Directly Affiliated TCM Hospital Hunan Affiliated TCM
The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine 1st Hosp. Hunan TCM Univ.
The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University 2nd Xiangya Hospital CSU
The Second Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine 2nd Hosp. Hunan TCM Univ.
The Orthopedics of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhuzhou City Orthopedics TCM Zhuzhou
Buyer Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions: Global Enterprise OEM & CRO/CDMO

Comprehensive technical and legal insights for procurement directors, Chief Scientific Officers, and regulatory heads evaluating our manufacturing partnership.

What specific capabilities differentiate MedGence from conventional botanical extract vendors?

Standard botanical vendors function primarily as commodity ingredient traders, competing on basic biomass pricing with limited quality controls beyond simple UV-Vis content assays. MedGence operates as a fully integrated Contract Research and Development Organization (CRO) and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).

Our scientific team of over 300 researchers directly manages the complete pipeline: from initial botanical raw-material screening, origin and seasonal potency evaluation, and development of validated chromatographic fingerprints (HPLC, HPTLC, GC-MS), to GLP toxicological profiling, in vitro and in vivo animal studies, and Phase I–IV clinical trials. Because our pilot plant and collaborative manufacturing facilities are directly supervised by our technical scientists, validated laboratory results transition seamlessly into commercial-scale cGMP manufacturing without knowledge loss.

How does MedGence safeguard client formulation know-how and proprietary extraction parameters?

Intellectual Property (IP) preservation is the bedrock of our business model. MedGence operates on an entrusted, fee-for-service research and contract manufacturing paradigm under comprehensive non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements (NDAs).

All product formulas, extraction solvent matrices, temperature profiles, purification chromatography sequences, and customized clinical findings developed under contract remain the 100% exclusive intellectual property of the commissioning client. MedGence does not market or retail proprietary branded formulations in consumer retail channels, eliminating channel conflict and preserving our partners' long-term competitive moat.

What analytical methodologies are deployed to verify chemical uniformity and batch-to-batch bioequivalence?

To eliminate the variability inherent in natural botanical harvests, we establish multi-compound chemical fingerprints using high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) for qualitative botanical identity confirmation, alongside high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with diode array detectors (HPLC-DAD) or mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for precise active quantitative assays.

For volatile constituents, we deploy gas chromatography with flame ionization or mass detection (GC-FID/GC-MS). Furthermore, each commercial release lot undergoes rigorous screening for environmental contaminants: multi-residue pesticide screening (over 400 pesticides), heavy metal ICP-MS quantification (lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury), aflatoxin assays, residual solvent analysis via headspace GC, and pharmacopeial microbiological testing.

Which finished product dosage formats and active ingredient bulks can MedGence produce at commercial scale?

At the bulk active ingredient level, we supply ultra-pure isolated fractions, standardized ratio extracts, high-concentration liquids, vacuum-dried pastes, micro-encapsulated spray-dried powders, and steam/supercritical CO2 distilled volatile essential oils.

At the finished commercial dosage level, our cGMP-certified partner packaging lines produce oral liquids and tonics, hard two-piece vegetarian and gelatin capsules, enteric softgels, multi-layer compressed tablets, chewable pastilles, effervescent granules, and vacuum-sealed soluble drink mixes ready for immediate retail distribution.

Can MedGence support IND-enabling studies and Phase I through Phase IV clinical trials for botanical drugs?

Yes. MedGence has supported over 100 leading pharmaceutical enterprises and academic hospitals, contributing to the development of 22 innovative natural medicines and 56 hospital preparation registrations. We design and execute complete preclinical packages: acute and 90-day subchronic toxicity studies, genotoxicity batteries (Ames, micronucleus), and animal efficacy models.

For human validation, we design small-cohort randomized clinical trials for dietary supplement efficacy claims, as well as multi-center GCP-compliant Phase I safety/pharmacokinetics and Phase II–IV double-blind, placebo-controlled efficacy trials required for new drug applications (NDAs).

What is the typical technical transfer and scale-up lead time for a custom botanical formulation?

Because of our vast historical formulation repository spanning 83 classic modernized formulas and approximately 400 single-herb monographs, our discovery and screening phases are exceptionally swift. Standard analytical method validation and bench-top pilot extraction are typically achieved within 4 to 8 weeks.

Preclinical toxicological and in vitro bioassays require 8 to 14 weeks depending on the study breadth. Commercial scale-up, validation batches (3 consecutive GMP conformance lots), and release testing for bulk actives or finished dosage formats generally span 6 to 12 weeks following pilot approval.

Contract Manufacturing Infrastructure

Procure Verified Preclinical Services & Bulk CDMO Delivery

Direct contract access to our laboratory screening suites, pilot extraction lines, and commercial manufacturing facilities.

OEM Animal study Supplier, Suppliers

OEM Animal Study Services

GLP-certified rodent model validation, in vivo pharmacodynamics, tissue bioavailability, and subchronic toxicology testing.

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China Screening of the active ingredient(s) of plants Manufacturer, Manufacturers

Plant Active Ingredient Screening

Target-directed chemical extraction and isolation across rare botanical taxa to substantiate therapeutic candidate fractions.

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China Establishment of analysis methods of active ingredient(s) Supplier, Suppliers

Analysis Method Establishment

Authoring robust analytical fingerprints (HPLC, HPTLC, GC) with full validation protocols for global regulatory filings.

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ODM Study and evaluation of the potency of the botanical active ingredient(s) from different seasons and different origins

Origin & Seasonal Potency ODM

Precision field sampling and chemical density analytics across regional provenances and harvest seasons.

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OEM In Vitro Test Research Service Manufacturers, Suppliers

OEM In Vitro Research Services

Cell-based mechanistic screening, enzymatic inhibition, cytokine suppression, and high-throughput potency assays.

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ODM Clinic study Phase 1 to Phase 4 Manufacturer, Suppliers

ODM Clinical Studies (Phase I–IV)

Multicenter clinical trials, small human cohort proof-of-concept studies, and NDA statistical reporting under GCP.

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Contract manufacturing OEM for botanical active ingredients

Active Ingredient OEM CDMO

Continuous counter-current extraction and purification of bioactive botanical powders, pastes, and essential oils.

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CDMO contract manufacturing for finished herbal products

Finished Dosage Form CDMO

High-speed commercial encapsulation, tableting, granule sachet packaging, and liquid filling in GMP cleanrooms.

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Engineer Your Next Botanical Pharmaceutical or Nutraceutical Project

Whether you require targeted active ingredient screening, GLP toxicological validation, clinical trial execution, or high-volume commercial finished dosage manufacturing, our technical leadership team is prepared to scope your study package.

Room 101, Building 1, No. 31 Qianfutang Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan, China Email: [email protected] Operating Standard: cGMP / GLP / GCP Integrated