Complex generic API are not all created equally
At Bachem, we believe there is more to creating APIs for generics than simply following a recipe. The support and services around the molecule are critical. With our passion and expertise, we give our customers all the ingredients for a successful API supply experience and successful launch.
Bachem goes the extra mile
With more than 50 years of experience, we have built excellent regulatory expertise to provide a complete generic API package to meet your needs. Bachem offers an unmatched portfolio with comprehensive documentation and at the right scale for you.
We can fulfil your needs from a few grams to multi-kilograms to tenth of tons of generic API with timely delivery. Because we manufacture some of our own starting materials, we can ensure a safe and sustainable supply chain.
Innovation is in our DNA to continuously improve our processes, quality and efficiency. We explore new technologies to meet emerging generic API opportunities at high quality, minimized lead time and at the right cost.
Bachem is your partner of choice when it comes to meeting rising demand
We tackle challenges together with our customers to provide cost-effective medicines to a large number of patients. We strive to simplify our partners’ lives by reducing the complexity of manufacturing and focusing on mutual success. Our continuous investment in capacity and automation for higher quality and sustainability makes us the perfect partner for your project.
What Bachem Offers
Peptide API
Bachem has established long-term contracts with important industrial partners, being a reliable, independent and financially solid company. We are proud about our many long-term supply agreements on generic API for example with AstraZeneca and Debiopharm.
| API | CEP/DMF | Application | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atosiban | DMF | Reproductive Medicine | CH |
| Bivalirudin | DMF | Cardiovascular Disease | CH |
| Buserelin | DMF | Oncology, Reproductive Medicine | CH |
| Calcitonin | DMF | Paget‘s disease, Hypercalcemia and Osteoporosis | USA |
| Glucagon | DMF | Diabetes Mellitus | CH |
| Gonadorelin Acetate | CEP / DMF | Oncology, Reproductive Medicine | CH |
| Goserelin Acetate | CEP / DMF | Oncology, Reproductive Medicine | CH |
| Icatibant Acetate | DMF | Hereditary Angioedema | CH |
| Lanreotide | DMF | Oncology | USA |
| Leuprolide Acetate | CEP / DMF | Oncology | CH |
| Octreotide Acetate | CEP / DMF | Oncology | CH |
| Somatostatin | CEP | Gastritis | CH |
| Teriparatide Acetate / pTH (1-34) (human) | DMF | Osteoporosis | USA |
| Tetracosactide | DMF | Oncology, Diagnostics | CH |
| Triptorelin Acetate | DMF | Oncology, Reproductive Medicine | CH |
| Triptorelin Pamoate | DMF | Oncology, Reproductive Medicine | CH |
| (Arg8)-Vasopressin | DMF | Diabetes Insipidus | USA |
| Liraglutide | DMF | Diabetes Mellitus | USA/CH |
| Semaglutide* | DMF | Diabetes Mellitus | CH |
Small Molecule API
All small molecule API sold to tenth of tons by Bachem are manufactured in our site in Vionnaz.
Pipeline
| Generic API | Application |
|---|---|
| Degarelix* | Oncology & others |
| Glepaglutide* | Short Bowel Syndrome & others |
| Setmelanotide* | Obesity |
| Tirzepatide* | Diabetes Mellitus & others |
* Bachem provides this product solely for uses within the scope of any statute or law providing for an immunity, exemption, or exception to patent infringement (“Exempted Uses”), including but not limited to 35 U.S.C. § 271(e)(1) in the United States, the Bolar type exemption in Europe, and any corresponding exception to patent infringement in any other country. lt is the sole responsibility of the purchaser or user of this product, and the purchaser or user of this product agrees to engage only in such Exempted Uses, and to comply with all applicable intellectual property laws and/or regulations. The purchaser of this product agrees to indemnify Bachem against all claims in connection with the performance of the respective commercial agreement (e.g. supply agreement) and possible infringements of intellectual property rights.
Why choose Bachem?
- Customer centricity & service – At Bachem, we strive to give our customers an all-round positive experience – no matter who they are or where they are located.
- Innovation and technology – Technological leadership and innovative strength have been the cornerstones of our success since the very beginning of our company.
- Operational excellence and quality – Bachem is a leading and successful global player in the business of developing and manufacturing peptides and oligonucleotides.
- People & culture – Our employees make the difference. Representing our corporate culture of passion and commitment, they are the foundation of our success.
- Sustainability – We are committed to sustainability by taking responsibility towards our employees, the society, and the environment.
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