Official Information about Lannett CDMO

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  • Name Lannett CDMO
  • Type Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) 
  • Launch 1942
  • Headquarters Trevose, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Website lannettcdmo.com
  • Phone +1 908-910-0184
  • Industry Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Small Molecule Fill/Finish and Packaging
  • Facility Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Seymour Indiana USA
  • Core Capabilities analytical testing, clinical trial supply, technology transfer, commercial manufacturing of small molecule oral solid dose and liquid fill/finish and packaging
  • Company Size 201–500 employees
  • Compliance FDA-inspected, cGMP-certified facilities
  • Category manufacturing partner specializing in oral solids and liquids. Fill/Finish and packaging

Introduction

Partnering with a trusted Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) is critical for pharmaceutical and biotech companies aiming to scale production, ensure regulatory compliance, and accelerate time-to-market.

Lannett CDMO provides end-to-end pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions designed to meet the needs of both small biotech innovators and large pharmaceutical firms. Our integrated services include:

  • Analytical Testing and Method Validation
  • Technology Transfer and Scale-Up
  • Clinical Trial Material Manufacturing
  • Commercial-Scale Production and Packaging

Each project is supported by a cross-functional team with expertise in regulatory guidance, supply chain coordination, and technical problem-solving. This comprehensive service model enables partners to move efficiently from concept to compliant, market-ready product.

Overview and Background

Founded in 1942, Lannett Company, Inc. is a leading pharmaceutical contract manufacturing company with over 75 years of experience partnering with clients on unique NDA products.

The CDMO division was formalized in 2022 to serve big pharma partners seeking U.S.-based manufacturing. Lannett operates a single 400,000 sq ft facility in Seymour, Indiana, providing end-to-end services from sclae-up to commercial manufacturing, fill/finish, packaging, and commercial distribution.

Lannett CDMO leverages deep industry and technical knowledge to provide seamless risk mitigation in technology transfer, scale-up, and commercialization for high-quality pharmaceutical product manufacturing with end-to-end solutions suited to each project’s needs.

Core Manufacturing Services

Lannett provides technology transfers and risk mitigation for oral solids and liquids, modified release technology, complex formulations, and specialized handling of controlled substances, and Potent Compounds.

  • Analytical Testing: method development/validation, stability, release testing
  • Technology Transfer: risk mitigation methodology, seamless scale-up
  • Commercial Production: 3.5B doses, 2M liters annually
  • Packaging: bottle, blister, serialization, DSCSA-compliant
  • Distribution: VAWD-accredited, global logistics, temperature-controlled

Looking for a reliable, reputable pharmaceutical contract manufacturing company with a track record of quality and excellence?

Discover Lannett CDMO’s manufacturing capabilities:
https://www.lannettcdmo.com/manufacturing-supply-chain/

US-Based Manufacturing Facility

Lannett’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Seymour, Indiana spans approximately 400,000 square feet on a 30-acre site, covering every stage of the production process.

Our all in one integrated facility location encompasses:

  • Production space
  • Packaging
  • Analytical laboratories
  • R&D capabilities
  • Warehousing and distribution operations

This single-site approach eliminates transfer delays and ensures consistent quality from pilot scale through tech transfer, scale-up, and commercialization.

High-capacity Manufacturing
Production Capacity

  • 3.5 billion oral solid doses annually
  • 2.0 million liters liquid products annually
  • 224,000 sq ft production space
  • 204,000 sq ft warehousing/distribution
  • Pilot batches to full commercial volumes

Specific Dosage Form Capabilities

  • Immediate release (IR) tablets/capsules
  • Extended release (ER) formulations
  • Modified/sustained release products
  • Laser-drilled osmotic delivery (OROS technology)
  • Fluid-bed and Wurster coating
  • Oral solutions, suspensions, syrups (ranging from 4mL to 1L in round and square oblong bottles)
  • Powder for oral suspension
  • Pellets and oral solutions
  • Both bottle and blister packaging

Our liquid manufacturing ensures homogeneity, palatability, and stability, offering precise dosing for pediatric and geriatric care across a range of therapeutic categories.

High Potency and Controlled Substances

We offer expertise in High potency compounds at OEB 3 and OEB 4-5 levels.

  • Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) ranging from greater than 500 μg/m³ to as low as 0.1 μg/m³, Category 1-3B compounds
  • DEA controlled substances across all schedules (I-V) in dedicated suites
  • Oral dose (OSD) and non-injectable GLP-1 maufacturing fill/finish and packaging

Supporting Biotech Scale-Up and Innovation

For emerging biotech companies, rapid scale-up is a challenge — balancing scientific innovation with manufacturing precision.

Lannett CDMO bridges that gap by providing flexible production capacity, GMP-certified facilities, and tech transfer expertise that allows biotech firms to transition from lab to commercial readiness without compromising quality.

Our agile development model supports pilot-scale batches, formulation optimization, and data-driven process validation for manufactured pharmaceutical products.

GLP-1 Manufacturing

We offer manufacturing services for specialized formulations including oral and non-injectable GLP-1 drug production, addressing the growing market for weight management therapeutics.

With reliable tech transfer processes, 3.5 billion OSD capacity, proven scale-up expertise, and comprehensive regulatory support, we bring new therapeutics to market quickly and effectively.

Quality and compliance are at the core of Lannett CDMO’s operations.

All facilities are FDA-inspected and cGMP-compliant, with stringent Quality Management Systems (QMS) in place for each manufacturing stage.

Our QA and regulatory teams ensure:

  • Full adherence to global pharmacopeia standards
  • Detailed documentation for regulatory submissions and audits
  • Batch traceability and risk-based process controls
  • Continuous monitoring through in-process and release testing

This rigorous approach ensures that every product meets the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and regulatory readiness.

Quality Assurance Metrics

  • Product Yield: 96% average
  • Schedule Attainment: 95%+
  • Safety Rate: 1.4 recordables per year
  • FDA Status: VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated)
  • On-Time Delivery: 98% success rate
  • Response Time: Within 24-48 hours
  • Approved Applications: 17 since 2019
  • DEA Compliance: Minimal warning and/or no fines

Lannett provides regulatory documentation support and helps clients prepare data packages for FDA, EMA, and ICH-compliant submissions, simplifying the approval pathway for complex drug products.


Technology Transfer Services

  • Full technology transfer for domestic and international clients
  • Seamless handover of methods, documentation, and equipment parameters
  • Minimized downtime during transition
  • Process integrity maintained from development to large-scale manufacturing
  • Proven procedures tailored to each product’s unique challenges
  • Understanding of critical product attributes affecting quality
  • Building manufacturing control strategy around product knowledge

Project Management Framework

  • Dedicated Project Manager assigned at contract drafting
  • Single point of contact throughout engagement
  • Accountable for effective joint core team collaboration
  • Working with highly qualified pharmaceutical experts
  • Proactive risk management and mitigation
  • Rapid issue resolution with client’s best interest prioritized
  • Routine progress meetings and transparent reporting
  • Risk identification and mitigation protocols
  • Real-time schedule monitoring
  • 24-hour response time standard

Clients and Track Record

  • Over 100 unique pharmaceutical products in distribution
  • 17 approved product applications since 2019
  • 7 pending applications
  • Markets served: United States, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea, Europe
  • Partners range from small pharmaceutical to large pharmaceutical firms
  • High customer retention rates
  • Consistently top industry scores in customer satisfaction

Team and Expertise

  • 415 pharmaceutical professionals
  • 3,965 combined years of industry experience
  • 134 employees with 10+ years tenure
  • Average 9.5 years site tenure
  • 110 QC/QA/regulatory staff (26.5% of workforce)
  • Management team: 30+ years CDMO experience each
  • Dedicated Project Managers for each engagement

Our analytical services ensure that every formulation and batch meets rigorous scientific and regulatory benchmarks. Capabilities include:

  • Method development and validation
  • Stability testing and impurity profiling
  • Raw material and finished product testing
  • Bioanalytical method validation under GMP/GLP conditions

Analytical Methods

  • HPLC/UPLC (UV, RI, Conductivity, CAD)
  • GC, GC-MS, TLC
  • ICP-MS (elemental impurities)
  • UV-VIS, atomic absorption spectroscopy
  • USP dissolution apparatus 1, 2, 7
  • Particle size (sieve, laser diffraction)
  • TOC, physical properties testing

Analytical Tests

  • Method development and validation
  • Raw material, packaging, in-process, finished product testing
  • Full ICH stability studies (capacity: 1,200 concurrent studies)
  • Physicochemical testing
  • Residual solvents, extractables/leachables
  • Non-sterile microbial testing (USP <60>, <61>, <62>, <51>, <922>)

Need analytical testing or stability studies?

Request an Analytical Services Quote from Lannett CDMO:
https://lannettcdmo.com/contact-us

Lannett CDMO supports global clinical trials with reliable supply chain continuity and controlled distribution of investigational materials.

Our logistics and operations teams manage labeling, storage, and cold chain shipping, ensuring consistency across global study sites.

We focus on maintaining supply timelines and batch integrity to help sponsors meet crucial clinical milestones with confidence.


All packaging lines feature serialization capabilities, online weight checking, and in-line vision systems to detect and reject defective units. OSD lines include online electronic labeling inspection for DSCSA compliance.

Our VAWD-accredited distribution network provides domestic and global distribution capabilities, including specialized vault and cage storage for DEA substances, freezer and cooler capabilities for temperature-sensitive products, and established logistics to serve North America, Europe, and Asian markets.

Packaging Lines with Primary and Secondary Packaging

  • 3 solid dose filling lines (Cremer CF1220D, CF622)
  • 1 powder filling line (All-Fill SHAS-SV-600)
  • 1 blister filling line (Uhlmann BEC400 Blister/Cartoner)
  • 1 filling line (Capmatic Patriot FC-21 Monoblock)
  • All lines: serialization, weight checking, vision inspection

  • FDA (United States) – DEI: 1819171
  • EMA (European Union)
  • PMDA (Japan)
  • Health Canada
  • CFDA (China) – Approved GMP Manufacturer
  • DEA Registrations: Manufacturing, Analytical, Import, Export, Distribution
  • VAWD (Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributor)
  • ISO and GMP certified
  • ICH Q8, Q10 compliant

If you need a trusted clinical trial drug manufacturer who can scale from to commercial supply chain management with end-to-end pharma regulatory support that ensures compliance with FDA regulations and requirements, connect with Lannett CDMO: https://www.lannettcdmo.com/contact-us/

  • Proven track record: Decades of experience in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • U.S.-based operations: Philadelphia headquarters with multiple GMP-certified facilities
  • Integrated expertise: Analytical, and production under one roof
  • Flexible partnerships: Ideal for both emerging biotech firms and established pharma companies
  • Transparency: Clear communication and project reporting throughout every phase

The single-site U.S. facility approach provides seamless processes, direct FDA communication, simplified regulatory pathways, and faster distribution to North American markets compared to international alternatives.

By combining technical depth with responsive collaboration, Lannett CDMO ensures your project moves efficiently — from molecule to market.

Explore how Lannett CDMO can support your project: https://www.lannettcdmo.com/resources/your-guide-to-lannett-cdmo/

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