Our Topical Application Manufacturing Services
Topical formulations are applied directly to the skin, allowing for localized delivery of active ingredients. From formulation development to labeling, we enable comprehensive clinical-phase manufacturing for synthetic, biologic, and natural health products applied directly to the skin. Whether your product requires targeted delivery, enhanced stability or flexible packaging, our topical manufacturing services offer the expertise and scale to help you move confidently from lab to clinic.

Services Overview
cGMP Production
Full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) for topical applications at every stage of clinical manufacturing.
Formulation Development & Prototyping
Synthetic and biologic formulations including solutions, lotions, creams, ointments, gels, pastes, aerosols, powders and solids.
Stability Studies
Full product stability testing and support for shelf-life optimization.
Packaging & Labelling
Flexible packaging formats including tubes, bottles, and blister packs; labelling up to 10,000 units/day.
Licensing & Compliance
Health Canada Drug Establishment License, Health Canada Licenses for Restricted Substances, Health Canada Cannabis License and Health Canada License for Natural Health Products
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Clinical Trial Manufacturing
Our topical manufacturing services are delivered from the Katz Group Centre—an advanced facility that supports oral and topical dosage forms for clinical-phase production. With formulation and packaging flexibility, this site is ideal for dermatological, cosmetic and transdermal products.
Drug Development and Innovation Centre Features
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Manufacturing for topical dosage forms: creams, gels, ointments, and more
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Throughput: Over 2,000 units/hour
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Small-scale batch capacity: up to 10 kg (small molecule APIs)
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Formulation prototyping for synthetic and biologic inputs
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Packaging formats: tubes, bottles (up to 2,000 x 50/100 mL), and blister packs
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Labelling capacity: up to 10,000 units/day
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Full stability study capabilities
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Suitable for Phase 1 & 2 clinical supply
Meet Our Senior Leaders and Contacts

Allan Aginski
Senior VP, Special Projects & Manufacturing
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Allan Aginski
Senior VP, Special Projects & Manufacturing
Allan is a life sciences supply chain and manufacturing specialist with nearly 40 years of experience. He has established and run commercial life sciences company production facilities around the world, including for companies such as Abbott, Merck, and Genpharm. He has been responsible for the establishment of dozens of products in over 24 countries.

Hans Bauer
VP, Technical Operations
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Hans Bauer
VP, Technical Operations
Hans brings over 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality, having worked with leading pharmaceutical companies in Europe, including Lonza, Sandoz (Novartis), Acino, and Akorn. He has a proven track record in managing large teams, complex projects, and overseeing comprehensive operations.
Hans has strong expertise in developing and implementing robust quality systems that meet stringent regulatory standards across several countries, including the US, EU, and Switzerland. His production expertise includes API-small molecule manufacturing, peptide chemical and biotechnology manufacturing, as well as the production of solid and semi-solid forms and sterile manufacturing.

Shawn Couch
Director, Business Development
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Shawn Couch
Director, Business Development
Shawn Couch is a seasoned business development and key account management professional with over 20 years of experience in the North American pharmaceutical industry. With a strong track record of surpassing sales targets, he has expertise in drug substance and drug products, including solid oral, and injectables. His career includes business development roles at Corden Pharma, Fabricca Italiana Sintetici and ACIC Fine Chemicals, where he played a pivotal role in expanding market presence and increasing revenue.

Vijay Somayaji
Sr. Director, Product Development & Quality
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Vijay Somayaji
Sr. Director, Product Development & Quality
Vijay has over 30 years experience in biotech research and development and QA/QC. With a PhD in Chemistry and post-doctoral work under Nobel Laureate Dr. H. C. Brown, Vijay has served in director level roles at Biomira, AltaRex, Novolytic, and Virexx. As an experienced QA, Vijay has supported product development for dozens of clinical programs taking place at sites around the world.
End-to-End Manufacturing Support
We provide comprehensive manufacturing solutions from preclinical stages to large-scale commercial production. Our integrated approach, combined with our Early Discovery & Development, Regulatory and Quantitative Solutions (QS) teams, ensures a seamless experience at every step of the development journey.
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