Hikal

Chemistry That Moves Medicines Forward

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OVERVIEW

From Development To Dependable Supply

Pharmaceutical development demands more than chemistry alone. It calls for the right processes, the right infrastructure, and the discipline to take every molecule from an early-stage idea to reliable commercial supply.

Hikal partners with global pharmaceutical companies across this journey, from early lead generation through commercial launch. Our capabilities span conventional synthesis, complex chiral chemistry, custom synthesis, contract research, API and intermediate

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KEY PROOF POINTS

20+

API development experience

Gram To Ton

Scale-up and manufacturing capability

US, Europe, Japan

Standards supported through advanced analytical capabilities

Our Pharmaceutical Strengths

Our API portfolio spans established human health molecules, supported by regulatory expertise, scale-up capabilities, and robust manufacturing systems.

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Offerings

Solutions Built Around The Molecule

Different molecules demand different approaches. Our pharmaceutical capabilities bring together established API expertise, custom synthesis, intermediates, and development support to meet requirements across the product lifecycle.

Our API capabilities support the development of high-quality, reliable products for a broad range of therapeutic needs, with a focus on process consistency and commercial readiness.

Our R&T capabilities support the development of new and emerging molecules through innovative process chemistry, including enzymatic and flow chemistry approaches, helping accelerate platform readiness.

We develop and manufacture key intermediates with strong process control and quality discipline, enabling smooth progression from research through scale-up and supply.

Our custom synthesis expertise supports complex molecule development and targeted manufacturing needs, with flexible execution aligned to client timelines and technical requirements.

Development journey

Connecting Every Stage Of Development

A successful CDMO partnership needs continuity from the first route to the final batch. Our model brings research, process chemistry, scale-up, manufacturing, quality, and supply together, creating a connected path from development to commercialisation.

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API'S AND INTERMEDIATES

A Portfolio Built On Deep Chemistry

Our API and intermediate capabilities combine chemistry expertise, regulatory knowledge, scale-up capacity, and robust manufacturing systems. With more than two decades of API development experience, we support global customers across established products and a growing development pipeline.

ApplicationProductAPI or IntermediateStatus
Anti-diabeticVildagliptinAPIPipeline
Anti-diabeticSitagliptin phosphate monohydrateAPIPipeline
Anti-diabeticSitagliptin hydrochlorideAPIPipeline
Anti-diabeticCanagliflozinAPIPipeline
Anti-diabeticDapagliflozinAPIPipeline
Anti-diabeticEmpagliflozinAPIPipeline
Anti-diabeticErtugliflozinAPIPipeline
Anti-thromboticRivaroxaban intermediateIntermediatePipeline
Anti-thromboticApixaban intermediateIntermediatePipeline
Anti-hypertensiveLosartanAPIPipeline
Anti-hypertensiveValsartanAPIPipeline
Anti-inflammationCelecoxibAPIPipeline
Anti-inflammationNaproxenAPIPipeline
AnalgesicTramadolAPIPipeline
AnalgesicParacetamolAPIPipeline
Project management

Where Every Milestone Connects

Complex pharmaceutical programs involve more than milestones and manufacturing dates. They require coordination across development, scale-up, technology transfer, quality, and commercialisation.Our project management system is designed around delivery within the agreed scope, duration, budget, and quality parameters, with project and product managers trained in the PRINCE2® project management method.

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Ready To Move Your Molecule Forward?

From early-stage chemistry to commercial supply, Hikal brings the science, scale, and manufacturing discipline needed to take complex pharmaceutical programs further.