Pharmaceutical Ingredients & Solutions
Reliable supply of high-quality excipients, intermediates, APIs, and high-purity solvents from leading brands.
We're there when quality, reliability, and supply security are the most critical factors. With a global network of pharmaceutical grade facilities, strategic alliances with leading brands, and a team of industry experts, count on us for your pharmaceutical ingredient needs.
Your next pharmaceutical innovation starts here
The path to wellness and healing is a journey – sometimes a short passage or perhaps years in the making. The Pharmaceutical Ingredients team at Univar Solutions understands that every step concerning patient care, treatment, and medication is essential in this journey.
Our mission is to provide high-quality ingredients to support health, healing, and essential medications. Our unmatched global distribution network includes global facilities, bulk storage, and various fleet capabilities. Univar Solutions provides pharmaceutical brands and manufacturers of all sizes with the right ingredients through innovative, customized supply chain solutions.
We're pharmaceutical experts dedicated to technical, regulatory, and quality aspects, with a specialized global distribution network and the flexibility to develop customized solutions to your manufacturing challenges. Expand your product line and secure your supply of specialized ingredients.
Pharmaceutical Applications & Ingredients
Animal Health
Specialized ingredients for veterinary pharmaceutical applications and animal health products.
BioPharma
Glass vials filled with pharmaceutical ingredients on a conveyor belt for biopharmaceutical production.
Nutraceuticals
High-quality ingredients for dietary supplements and functional foods with pharmaceutical benefits.
Pharmaceutical Excipients
Essential inactive ingredients that help deliver pharmaceutical active ingredients safely and effectively.
Solvents
High-purity solvents used in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and formulations.
Topicals
Prescription pills lined up for topical pharmaceutical applications.
The Pharmaceutical Ingredients team at Univar Solutions is proud to be your strategic partner through reliability, scale, and innovation. Our specialists understand the complexities of product development and formulation and can offer customized solutions to help bring value and responsiveness across all life science segments. We go beyond to advance the future of pharmaceutical distribution and support your customers' journey to health and wellness.
We partner with suppliers who adhere to the highest quality standards. Our extensive product portfolio includes high-purity solvents, excipients, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and bioprocessing ingredients. We also offer additional raw material and specialty ingredient options to serve both primary and secondary pharmaceutical markets. Univar Solutions can help provide the essential pharmaceutical ingredients needed for all drug dosage forms, prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications.
Are you looking for formulation expertise to help bring your product to market or reformulate it based on new pharmaceutical market trends? Our Solution Centers worldwide have dedicated ingredient technical specialists who can work as a collaborative extension of your team at any phase of the development or manufacturing process.
Our in-house pharmaceutical laboratory specialists provide producers with quality assurance and innovative ingredient solutions for every application and dosage form. Whether you're moving from clinical trials to mass commercialization, seeking in-depth market insights, or exploring dual sourcing options, our pharmaceutical ingredient specialists can help overcome the most complex product development and formulation challenges.
Pharmaceutical Innovations
For Healthier Tomorrows
For Healthier Tomorrows: Prototypes Featuring Heroic Excipients
We're proud to present this "For Healthier Tomorrows" prototype kit featuring six starter formulations for oral solid dosage, oral liquid, and topical applications.
DuPont™ Liveo™
DuPont™ Liveo™ Topical Excipients and Skin Solutions
Discover how Univar Solutions and DuPont™ Liveo™ technologies can advance your pharmaceutical formulation development for various skincare solutions
Medical-Grade+ Topical Treatment
Achieving Innovations in Medical-Grade+ Topical Treatments
Explore three topical formulations featuring excipients and ingredients to help make your next topical product more effective and appealing to physicians and consumers.
Latest Pharmaceutical Market Insights
2025 Pharmaceutical Industry Trends Report
Get exclusive insights into emerging trends, regulatory changes, and innovative formulations shaping the pharmaceutical industry. Our comprehensive report helps you navigate market challenges and identify growth opportunities.
Educational Videos & Webinars
Pharmaceutical Formulation Masterclass Series
Join our expert pharmaceutical scientists for an in-depth review of advanced formulation techniques, ingredient selection, and quality control processes. This comprehensive webinar series is designed for pharmaceutical professionals looking to enhance their formulation expertise.
Pharmaceutical Laboratory Services
Advanced Formulation & Testing Solutions
Our state-of-the-art pharmaceutical laboratories provide comprehensive formulation development, testing, and optimization services. Our team of expert pharmaceutical scientists works with you to overcome technical challenges and accelerate your product development timeline.
Pharmaceutical expertise
- GMP Compliant Facilities
- Global Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance & Control
- Technical Formulation Support
- Supply Chain Security
- Market Insights & Trends
- Dual Sourcing Solutions