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Core Competencies

Learn more about what Agno Pharmaceuticals can do to help you accomplish your goals.

Wide Size Range from 10’s of Microns to 10’s of Nanometers

Long-Acting Injectables

Aseptic Micronization and Nanomilling

Ideally Suited for Poorly Water-Soluble APIs

Highly Potent APIs and DEA Controlled Substances

From Concept Through Commercial Manufacturing

Decades of Expertise

We harness decades of expertise in advanced micro and nanotechnology to tackle complex formulation challenges and drive innovative drug development solutions.Our comprehensive capabilities include high-energy media milling, micronization, spray drying, and lyophilization.

These technologies enable us to enhance bioavailability, improve stability, formulate higher doses, increase safety and patient compliance, control release rates, and protect unstable APIs from degradation. With a proven track record that includes scaling and commercializing nanoparticle technologies like zinc oxide (Z-Cote®) for skincare applications in the 1990s, we continue to lead in nanoparticulate projects, including those involving highly potent APIs and controlled substances.

Agno Pharma is uniquely equipped with aseptic and sterile capabilities for nanomilling, allowing us to perform commercial production under stringent cleanroom conditions. As pioneers in nanomilling, our Nanomilling Feasibility Program delivers rapid results, providing particle size distribution data, short-term stability assessments, and material for small animal pharmacokinetic studies within just 8 weeks. This process has proven effective for numerous BCS class II and IV APIs, contributing to the FDA approval of over 18 nanomilled drug products since 2000 across solid and liquid dosage forms. For organizations seeking to optimize poorly water-soluble APIs, Agno Pharma stands ready to transform formulation challenges into successful commercial realities through our expertise, facilities, and commitment to innovation.

The Leaders in Nanomilling

Regarding solubility enhancement, we are the leaders in nanomilling, employing both commercial milling equipment and our own proprietary mills (SteriMill™).

We offer cGMP (clinical and commercial) dry milling (micronization) and wet milling (high energy nanomilling) of both non-sterile and sterile APIs.

Nanomilling is an enabling technology for poorly water-soluble APIs and, based on the physicochemical properties of the API, may be used to:

  1. Enhance bioavailability for oral administration
  2. Allow for safe parenteral administration, including intravenous
  3. Provide patient-centric dosage forms, such as long-acting injectables