Roquette launches new coatings platform for pharma, nutraceutical and OTC markets

Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients, today launches its refreshed coatings platform for pharma and nutraceuticals. Bringing together two ranges – Tabshield® ready-to-use film coating systems and ReadiLYCOAT® plant-based ready-to-use coating systems – the platform represents Roquette’s widest collection of versatile and sustainable coating products to date, each designed to address the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical prescription, nutraceutical and over-the-counter (OTC) markets. The new launch complements the company’s already extensive excipients portfolio, strengthening its status as a full-service solutions provider.

Answering the call for effective coatings

Roquette joined forces with Kofitech, a specialist in film coating materials and owner of the Tabshield® brand, to devise a game-changing coatings platform, offering manufacturers in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets a comprehensive touchpoint for sustainability, speed, and superior performance through a range of ready-to-use coating premixes. 

“The global market for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical coatings is projected to reach €2.7 billion by 2027*, driven by increasing demand for innovative patient-friendly dosage forms,” comments Paul Smaltz, Head of the Pharmaceutical Solutions Business Unit at Roquette. “Our new coatings platform is designed to help drug and supplement producers seize these opportunities with effective and eco-conscious solutions that enhance user experience – whether that’s by masking bitter-tasting active ingredients, smoothing tablet surfaces for ease of swallowing, or providing surface color to help patients differentiate their medications.”

Two top brands, virtually endless options

The new coatings platform features two flagship brands at its center: the Tabshield® coating systems range and ReadiLYCOAT® plant-based premix coating solutions. With flexible, high-performance film coatings for both immediate and enteric release, Tabshield® harnesses industry standard base polymers (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose [HPMC], polyvinyl alcohol [PVA] and methacrylic acid) and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) free formulations to deliver custom colors and finishes for any application.

The ReadiLYCOAT® range redefines the film coating and sugar-free sugar coating processes through its highly efficient, eco-friendly plant-based polymers.^** Relative to traditional coating methods, ReadiLYCOAT® solutions are fast, simple and streamlined, reducing processing times. Its sugar-free variations equally align with the shift towards inclusive medicine design, providing all patients with the safe and effective performance they deserve.

To learn more about the new coatings platform, or Roquette’s comprehensive range of drug delivery solutions, visit www.roquette.com. 

 Tabshield® is a registered trademark of Kofitech Co., Ltd.

ReadiLYCOAT® and Lycoat® are registered trademarks of Roquette Frères.

*Source: Kline

**Hydroxypropyl pea starch is a sustainable and versatile film-forming ingredient of vegetal origin.