Bachem covers the entire life cycle of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), from early discovery to research grade catalogue item, to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) grade API suitable for clinical trials and drug products and, ultimately, to a high-quality and state-of-the-art generic API.
We can fulfill your needs from a few grams to multi-kilogram to tenth of tons of generic API using different organic, Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis (SPPS), Liquid Phase Peptide Synthesis (LPPS) or mixed peptide chemistries, from our four GMP manufacturing plants located in Europe and in the US.
With over 50 years of experience, Bachem is your innovative partner for the most sophisticated peptides and organic compounds and is ready to fully support you from development, to registration and reliable commercial supply for your next 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 |
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Atosiban | DMF | Reproductive Medicine | CH |
Bivalirudin | DMF | Cardiovascular Disease | CH |
Buserelin | DMF | Oncology, Reproductive Medicine | CH |
Desmopressin Acetate | CEP / DMF | Diabetes Insipidus | USA |
Exenatide Acetate | DMF | Diabetes Mellitus | 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* | Diabetes Mellitus | CH |
Small Molecule API
All small molecule API sold to tenth of tons by Bachem are manufactured in our site in Vionnaz.
API | CEP/DMF | Application | Location |
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Antazoline Hydrochloride | DMF | Ophthalmology | CH |
Antazoline Phosphate | DMF | Ophthalmology | CH |
Antazoline Sulfate | DMF | Ophthalmology | CH |
Carbidopa | CEP, DMF | Epilepsy and Parkinson‘s Disease | CH |
Etomidate | CEP, DMF | Sedatives and Anesthetics | CH |
Propofol | CEP, DMF | Sedatives and Anesthetics | CH |
Pipeline
Generic API | Application |
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Degarelix* | Oncology & others |
Glepaglutide* | Short Bowel Syndrome & others |
Linaclotide* | IBS, Chronic constipation |
Setmelanotide* | Obesity |
Teduglutide* | Short Bowel Syndrome & others |
Tirzepatide* | Diabetes Mellitus & others |
Please note: Some products may be restricted in certain countries.
* 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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