Poor solubility and permeability are common hurdles in drug development.

Our team designs formulations that tackle these issues head-on, enhancing both stability and bioavailability. By combining solid form and formulation expertise, we help you move confidently toward a viable clinical drug product.

We rigorously test every formulation prototype to ensure it meets the critical quality attributes (CQAs) aligned with the target product profile (TPP). And when you’re ready to scale, we support seamless technical transfer to your chosen Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).

Microscopic view of small particles scattered across a dark background, representing early clinical formulation strategies for first-in-human studies.


Enhancing Bioavailability with Oral Formulation Approaches

To address solubility, permeability and bioavailability challenges in compounds, we employ several effective oral formulation strategies:

Lipid Based Formulation

Targeting hepatic and lymphatic systems, these are evaluated through in vitro lipolysis, flux determination, and stability assessments in capsules.

Particle Size Reduction

Creating micronized and nanosized dispersions to enhance dissolution properties.

Amorphous Spray Dried Dispersions (ASDs)

Tested for dissolution and flux, along with stability in capsules.

Nasal Formulations

Engineered to control dissolution rate for targeted delivery.


Injectable Formulation Approaches for
Enhanced Solubility and Stability

For compounds requiring injectable delivery, we offer a range of formulation strategies that improve solubility, dose delivery, and long-term stability.

Lyophilized Buffer Solutions

Optimized lyophilization cycles reduce process time and cost while preserving formulation integrity.

Liposomal and Emulsion Systems

Advanced delivery systems that boost bioavailability and add valuable intellectual property to your program.

High-Concentration Solutions for Injection

Enable effective dosing for high drug-load compounds without compromising solubility or stability.

All injectable formulations undergo stability testing in Memmert chambers under ICH-like conditions (25°C/60%RH and 40°C/75%RH).

Why Choose Sygnature Discovery for Early Clinical Formulation Support?

Sygnature Discovery combines deep expertise across solid form science (including polymorph, salt, and co-crystal screening), formulation development, process chemistry, DMPK, and pharmacology. This integrated, cross-functional approach ensures that formulation decisions are scientifically robust and phase-appropriate. With pre-clinical and prototypic clinical formulation development capabilities all under one roof, projects can progress more rapidly into first-in-human studies. Sygnature Discovery also provides seamless technical transfer to your chosen CDMO, supporting smooth scale-up and manufacturing readiness.

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