Omya International AG
Keeping the competitive edge in pharma & nutraceuticals
Omya continues to build on its mineral expertise with extensive research & development. New facilities and equipment show our commitment to innovation. Our team of pharma experts is working on new tailor-made functional mineral solutions for specific applications, striving to continuously optimize existing products to meet the changing needs of the industry.
Natural mineral solutions for pharmaceuticals and nutraceutical applications used as excipients and active ingredients
Latest innovations
Omyapharm® – multifunctional mineral excipient used in Pharmaceuticals
Omyapharm® acts as a porous compressible carrier composed of calcium carbonate and tribasic calcium phosphate, with high absorption capacity, good compactability and fast disintegration.
Omyanutra® – multifunctional mineral ingredient used in Nutraceuticals
Omyanutra® is a porous compressible carrier composed of calcium carbonate and tribasic calcium phosphate, which can be loaded by impregnation with up to 40% crystalline actives and 55% oils, converting oils into compressible powders.
Omyaforte – new functionalized mineral with enhanced bioavailability
Based on a high-purity Natural Calcium Carbonate, functionalized with our patented recrystallization process, Omyaforte has an innovative new mineral composition and structure. This unique composition ensures optimum acid solubility for enhanced bioavailability.
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Innovation & Partnership
Innovation & PartnershipIn new product development projects, we collaborate directly with partners in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets. Current success stories include formulations of orally disintegrating tablets. They are proof of Omya's commitment to continuous innovation in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical market.
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About Omya in Consumer Goods
Omya in Pharma and Nutraceuticals offers innovative solutions based on high purity natural minerals that comply with the most stringent regulatory and quality standards for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, such as Food (FCC) & Pharma (EP, USP) compliant starting minerals and EXCiPACT and HACCP manufacturing standards.
Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to more than 160 locations in over 50 countries with 9,000 employees.
Committed to implementing the principles of sustainability at all company levels, Omya provides added value products and services from responsibly sourced materials to meet the essential needs of current and future generations.
Find more information: https://pharma-nutra.omya.com
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Omya International AG
Baslerstrasse 42
CH-4665 Oftringen
Switzerland
+41 62 789 29 29
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