ModulaSENSE Bitter, targeting API bitterness at the recptor level

dsm-firmenich – a leading innovator in nutrition, health, and beauty – announces the launch of a new technology, ModulaSENSE® Bitter, designed to help pharmaceutical companies improve the taste of drugs and increase patient adherence. This new technology addresses the growing challenge of bitterness in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), helping drug formulators to create more patient-friendly oral medicines.

In the following interview, dsm-firmenich shows how they are leading the way in pharmaceutical sustainability by addressing key challenges, aligning with the UN SDGs, and driving innovative solutions to build resilient supply chains and reduce environmental impact.

Take your drug product to another level with our expertise in vitamins, vitamin derivatives, flavors, sensory and taste solutions curated for pharma.

dsm-firmenich launches taste solutions for pharma, enhancing drug palatability and market readiness with expert-backed flavors, maskers, and sensates.

Discover how we go beyond the essential to support the development of more desirable, safe, and effective therapies.

At CPHI Frankfurt we spoke to Anne-Cecile Bayne, Global Science & Innovation Lead Pharma and Medical Nutrition, and Marc Hendriks, Vice President Strategy & Business Development, on their expertise in nitrosamines and business strategy at DSM Biomedical.  

TheraPEA™ is a biodegradable polyester amide platform enabling flexible processing and near-linear drug release over weeks to months.

Our vitamins API portfolio is elevated by Verilege™, a suite of expert services and superior customer care.

Improving the palatability and acceptance of medication to enhance patient compliance and establish clear product differentiation in an increasingly competitive marketplace. 

From high-quality ingredients to regulatory, quality, and sustainability expert services - count on us to help you better the lives of patients worldwide.

In the world of pharmaceuticals, managing the intricacies of regulatory compliance, ensuring ingredient quality, and meeting sustainability targets is a complex task.

Our API portfolio is elevated by Verilege™, a distinct suite of expert services and superior customer care that helps simplify the drug approval process. Driven by continuous improvement, Verilege™ helps you achieve and uphold regulatory and quality compliance, progress towards your sustainability goals, and de-risk your supply chain. The Verilege™ program comes in tiered service levels that adapt to your individual needs. This allows you to focus on what really matters - bringing life-changing and life-saving medicines to market.