Packaging, Formulation & Contract Manufacturing
CDMOs and CMOs providing drug formulation, fill-finish, packaging, labeling, and manufacturing services for pharmaceutical companies.
34 vendors listed
CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) and CMOs provide the outsourced manufacturing infrastructure for pharmaceutical companies. They handle drug substance production, formulation, fill-finish, packaging, and labeling.
Core Services
- Drug Substance Manufacturing: API synthesis, fermentation, cell culture
- Drug Product Formulation: Dosage form development (oral solids, injectables, topicals)
- Fill-Finish: Sterile filling of vials, syringes, cartridges for biologics and injectables
- Packaging & Labeling: Primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging with serialization
- Analytical Services: Release testing, stability studies, method development
- Tech Transfer: Scaling manufacturing processes from lab to commercial production
Cardinal Health
Dublin, Ohio
Big 3 distributor aggressively building a multi-specialty pharma services platform through $7.2B in acquisitions — differentiated by Sonexus hub flexibility, nuclear pharmacy moat, and at-Home dire...
AeroSafe Global
Rochester, New York
Pioneering Cold Chain as a Service for reliable, sustainable biopharma delivery worldwide.
- World’s largest full-cycle reusable parcel program with 98.7% recovery rate across 85 countries
- zero product excursions/loss
- sustainability (65% CO2 reduction, 90% less landfill)
Alleguard
Brentwood, TN
Custom EPS foam cold chain packaging protecting pharma products' integrity during transport.
- Gold standard temperature-controlled packaging preventing quality/efficacy loss
- integrated network of 17+ manufacturing sites across North America for reliable supply
- in-house engineering with 60+ years combined expertise in EPS/EPP materials.
Altor
Chesterfield, Missouri[LinkedIn company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/altorsolutions)
Engineered cold chain packaging protects pharma biologics and vaccines with certified, sustainable shippers nationwide.
- 70+ years cold chain expertise with ISTA Std 20 certified labs for validation
- 23 North American facilities for rapid supply
BD / BD Parata
Durham, North Carolina
Scalable pharmacy automation powering accurate dispensing, adherence packaging, and workflow for retail, hospital, and LTC pharmacies.
- High-speed, accurate systems reduce errors and free staff for patient care
- Integrated with BD's global medtech ecosystem for smart connected care.
BioCare
Tempe, Arizona
Leading specialty pharma distributor delivering life-saving therapies with 24/7 support, rapid distribution, and integrated 3PL for manufacturers.
Cold Chain Technologies
Franklin, Massachusetts
Global leader in thermal packaging and digital solutions protecting temperature-sensitive life sciences shipments.
- distributed 500M+ COVID vaccine doses
- multiple acquisitions for expanded portfolio
ColdCorr Insulated Packaging
Mooresville, NC
Sustainable fiber-based cold chain packaging with full design, testing, and qualification for pharma and beyond.
Creative Packaging Company
Shelbyville, KY
Custom cold chain packaging solutions for pharma and temperature-sensitive shipping with nationwide manufacturing and eco-options.
- Family-owned with 30+ years experience and nationwide manufacturing footprint
- ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system
- eco-friendly options like biodegradable EPS and BioDrain gel packs.
Cryopak
Edison, New Jersey
Provider of custom cold chain packaging, monitoring, and testing services ensuring pharma product integrity from lab to patient.
- Comprehensive turnkey services from design to qualification and reuse/recycling
- Multiple North American manufacturing sites and ISTA-certified testing labs
CSafe
Monroe, Ohio
Global active/passive cold chain shipping solutions ensuring pharma products reach patients temperature-assured.
- Global network of 75+ locations/185+ countries with 24/7 support
CuraScript SD by Evernorth
Lake Mary, FL
Nationwide specialty pharma distributor enabling buy-and-bill access with cold chain logistics and Evernorth integration.
- Integration with Evernorth/Accredo ecosystem for pharma services
- nationwide cold chain network with next-day delivery from multiple DCs
DCS
Bells, TN
White-glove 3PL enabling direct, compliant pharma distribution to pharmacies with 340B support and real-time visibility.
- Unique high-bay robotic storage system minimizing human interaction
- direct distribution model avoiding wholesaler chargebacks
Ember LifeSciences
Westlake Village, CA
Reusable smart shipping containers with real-time monitoring ensure safe, sustainable delivery of temp-sensitive medicines.
- World's first self-refrigerated cloud-connected shipping box with real-time intervention
- reusable design reduces waste by millions of lbs
- patented temp control tech with 200+ patents, supports extreme temps incl. cryogenic.
eutecma corporation
Mannheim, Germany
Sustainable modular reusable cold chain packaging solutions enabling pharma logistics efficiency and CO2 reduction.
- validated for millions of shipments\n- Global Refreshment Centers in EU/US for refurbishment
Insulated Products Corp
Rancho Dominguez (Los Angeles area), CA
Advanced insulated packaging for reliable cold chain shipping of pharma, food, and biotech products worldwide.
- vertically integrated US manufacturing for custom low-MOQ/fast turnaround
- in-house validation/testing.
KODIAKOOLER
Statesville, NC
Pre-qualified sustainable cold chain packaging for pharma shipments, enabling specialty pharmacy accreditation and reliable temp control.
- Sustainable biodegradable Kotton insulation with superior R-value
- pre-qualified for URAC/ACHC accreditation
- free ISTA-certified testing and live lane validation services
Nature Pack / Thermal Shield
Indianapolis, Indiana
Sustainable biobased cold chain packaging for pharma biologics and vaccines, replacing foam with compostable shippers.
- Biobased/compostable materials replacing EPS/PU foam
- validated ISTA performance for air/sea/ground
- multiple disposal options (compost/recycle) with lower CO2 footprint
Nordic Cold Chain Solutions
Hatfield, PA
Leading provider of sustainable, design-tested cold chain packaging and logistics for pharma and life sciences.
PANTHERx Rare
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Largest independent pure-play rare disease specialty pharmacy in the U.S. — $1B+ revenue, 40+ orphan therapies, dual rare disease accreditations, PE-backed and positioning for exit.
Pelton Shepherd Industries
Stockton, California
Leading manufacturer of sustainable gel packs and cold chain logistics for reliable pharma and perishables shipping.
- 70+ years experience as oldest US gel ice manufacturer
- sustainable/compostable options like TerraTemp
- nationwide COLD logistics program with cold storage network
Phox Health
Irvine, CA
Tech-enabled logistics platform powering same-day prescription delivery for health systems and specialty pharmacies nationwide.
- Physician-founded with HIPAA/SOC 2 compliance & hospital-grade security
- 100% medical courier fleet (no gig workers)
Polar Tech Industries
Genoa, IL[Polar Tech website](https://www.polar-tech.com/contact-us/), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/polar-tech-industries)
Engineered cold chain packaging protects pharma shipments from thermal shocks with custom, validated insulated systems.
- Largest selection of insulated containers and cold packs
- custom engineering with testing
SANDSCONNECT
Wylie, Texas
Specialty pharmacy providing direct home delivery of pharmaceutical specialty drugs like Hemangeol to support pharma patient access.
SpotSee
Dallas, Texas
Scalable indicators and sensors ensure cold chain integrity from pallet to patient for pharma supply chains.
- Battery-free, low-cost visual/QR indicators for scalable last-mile monitoring
- pallet-to-patient visibility closing cold chain gaps
- cloud integration for real-time data and analytics without apps.
SQ Innovation
Burlington, MA
Pioneering subcutaneous drug-device combos for cost-effective at-home heart failure decongestion, reducing hospital burden.
- Novel high-concentration (30mg/mL) room-temperature stable furosemide enabled by Captisol
- cost-effective reusable infusor (48 uses) with disposable cartridge
- enables at-home treatment reducing hospitalization costs
TempAid Cold Chain Packaging
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Global leader in validated, cost-effective cold chain packaging and ISTA lab testing for pharma temperature-sensitive shipments.
- In-house ISTA 7E-certified thermal testing lab (one of few in North America)
- Vertically integrated global manufacturing (Canada/China/Vietnam) for scale/reliability
TemperPack
Richmond, VA
Sustainable thermal packaging that matches EPS performance while enabling compostable/recyclable disposal for pharma cold chain shipments.
- In-house ISTA-certified thermal lab for validation and custom engineering
- direct manufacturing control at 3 ISO-certified US facilities ensuring quality and traceability
Temprecision International
Kent, OH
Global leader in science-backed, sustainable cold chain foams and PCM bricks for reliable pharma shipping.
- Science-driven with PhD research team and performance validation
- absorbent foam masks leaks unlike gel packs
- sustainable plant-based options with 56% lower carbon footprint
Tension Packaging & Automation
Kansas City, Missouri
Scalable pharmacy automation systems with integrated software for accurate, high-volume prescription fulfillment.
- Proprietary integrated hardware-software systems for end-to-end pharmacy fulfillment
- custom scalable solutions from modular to full-scale
- expertise in system integration, robotics, and lifecycle support since 1886 parent legacy.
Thermco Products
Lafayette, New Jersey
Precision temperature monitoring and calibration solutions for pharma cold chain, vaccines, and lab compliance worldwide.
- ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration lab
- VFC-approved vaccine products
- 50+ years family-owned precision manufacturing
ThermoSafe
Arlington Heights, IL
Global leader in temperature assurance packaging ensuring safe transport of pharma biologics from lab to patient.
Veritiv
Atlanta, Georgia
Sustainable, validated cold chain packaging solutions enabling pharma and specialty pharmacy distribution at scale.
- TempSafe curbside-recyclable cold chain shippers
- ISTA-certified in-house testing labs
- agnostic solution provider with 120+ distribution centers for rapid scaling/JIT delivery.
Zebra Technologies
Lincolnshire, IL
Rugged tracking hardware and software enabling precise medication management, cold chain monitoring, and pharmacy automation for healthcare providers.
- Leader in rugged barcode/RFID hardware for healthcare
- temperature monitoring for cold chain
- integrated software like Workcloud for workflows