Capabilities · Oral solid dosage forms

Soft capsules

A proposed service scope for softgel presentations, connecting fill-liquid preparation, gelatin or non-gelatin shell formulation, encapsulation and drying stages.

PlannedCatalogue scope

Illustrative unbranded uncoated tablet detail.
Illustrative unbranded uncoated tablet detail. It does not depict Luang Pharma's project, products or installed equipment.

Service statusPlanned

Planned.

Technical boundaries and readiness need confirmation before an activity could be presented as available.

Basis · Catalogue scope

Status
PlannedNo available service asserted
Source-plan relationship
Catalogue scopeProposed catalogue expansion
Readiness
Not establishedProduct and process evidence needed
Facility roadmap
First commercial batch target Q1 2028 · indicativeNot a service date

01 · Proposed service scope

Start with the product and its container.

Soft capsule manufacturing is a planned service domain. The specific liquid or semi-solid fill, shell composition and selected technical route would dictate the precise manufacturing scope.

The initial Boten plan prioritises aseptic liquid processing and biological materials. Proposed soft capsule services lie outside that foundational plan and would necessitate separate scope confirmation.

Gelatin and plant-based shell formulations behave differently during encapsulation and drying. A shared catalogue entry does not establish that processing parameters are interchangeable between polymer types.

Catalogue boundary

A planned catalogue for scoped evaluation. Inclusion does not establish installed, qualified, licensed or available capability.

02 · Presentation families

Match the route to the format.

Planned formats and their source relationship
FormatPlanning noteBasisStatus
Gelatin soft capsulesTraditional animal-derived shell formulations proposed as a technical extension to the initial plan.Catalogue scopePlanned
Vegetarian soft capsulesPlant-based shell materials would require distinct thermal controls and sealing parameter evaluation.Catalogue scopePlanned
Lipid-filled soft capsulesOral solutions & syrupsHydrophobic fill matrices would necessitate specific preparation vessels and transfer line controls.Catalogue scopePlanned

03 · Process scope for discussion

Make the sequence and its evidence visible.

01 · Process stage

Planned

Fill material preparation

Define compounding, mixing and deaeration requirements for the proposed liquid or semi-solid fill.

02 · Process stage

Planned

Gel mass formulation

Establish the precise melting, blending and thermal holding parameters for the shell material.

03 · Process stage

Planned

Encapsulation & sealing

Define ribbon thickness, fill volume targets, injection timing and associated thermal sealing temperatures.

04 · Process stage

Planned

Initial cooling & shaping

Assess the immediate post-encapsulation environment required to maintain structural integrity of the capsules.

05 · Process stage

Planned

Drying & curing

Establish specific tumbling and tunnel drying conditions needed to achieve the target moisture limits.

06 · Process stage

Planned

Inspection & bulk review

Connect physical inspection data, compiled process records and the accountable decisions for material disposition.

Illustrative sequence

This is a technical discussion structure, not an operating procedure, approved process flow or representation of installed equipment.

04 · Supporting services

No service stands alone.

02PlannedCatalogue scope

Primary packaging

Blisters, bottles, sachets, tubes and presentation-specific container systems.

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03PlannedCatalogue scope

Oral solutions & syrups

Solution preparation, handling and filling considerations.

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05 · Readiness questions

A service claim needs a defined evidence base.

Formulation & compatibility
Exact fill composition and documented compatibility with the intended capsule shell matrix.
Facility & environmental controls
Strict ambient temperature and humidity regulation, processing suites and an approved technical scope.
Process validation evidence
Defined encapsulation parameters, drying curves and documented evidence of fill weight uniformity.
Quality responsibilities
Agreed analytical testing protocols, sampling plans and formal review decision frameworks.
Regulatory context
Applicable facility permissions for manufacturing the active substance within a softgel format.
Technical agreement
Documented technical boundaries, intellectual property protection and disclosure terms for future engagements.

06 · Practical questions

Before a technical discussion.

Is this service currently available?

No. The service is Planned. This page is a scope proposal and does not establish an operating softgel service.

Are soft capsules part of the initial plan?

No. The primary project plan establishes specific parenteral filling and biological processing. Softgel manufacturing would necessitate distinct scope confirmation.

What information helps define the question?

Outline the proposed fill liquid, shell polymer preference, development stage, market destination and technical query. Confidential material should only be transferred through an established agreement route.

Is there a service launch quarter?

No. No service-specific quarter is established. The project-wide indicative milestones do not commit any individual service to a start date.

Does a technical discussion establish supply?

No. Formulation feasibility, precise scope, relevant permissions, manufacturing evidence and a documented agreement would be required before any supply arrangement.

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Professional enquiries

Discuss a defined question.

Describe the presentation, development question and destination relevant to the proposed scope. Do not infer service availability from this planning page.

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