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Ultimate Guide to CRAMS or CDMO with various Companies to Track

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Ultimate Guide to CRAMS or CDMO  with various Companies to track
Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar
What are CRAMS?

CRAMS is defined as the process of outsourcing research services/ product manufacturing activities to organizations which can provide the service at a low cost. CRAMS basically consists of the following two activities: Contract Research and Contract Manufacturing. CRAMS is mainly used in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology sectors that require extensive R&D and large-scale manufacturing facilities. It is expected that the demand for contract research and contract manufacturing is expected to increase in India in the future.

Roadmap Ahead

Investments in the global pharmaceuticals sector to increase to over $1,400 billion over the next 3 years, driven by a number of new medicines. With healthy R&D spending going forward, the Contract Research and Manufacturing (CRAMS) segment offers growth opportunities to Indian companies.

Rising demand for generic formulations, increased investments in pharmaceutical Research & Development and advanced manufacturing technologies by contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO’s) are key factors contributing to the high CAGR of Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing market during the forecast period.

Market Size – USD 82430.9 Million in 2018, Market Growth – CAGR of 7.2 %, Market Trends – Increasing outsourcing of clinical trials, increasing CDMO’s manufacturing footprint in Asia. The pharmaceutical industry uses outsourcing services from providers in the form of contract research organizations (CROs) and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). Comprehensive single-source provider from drug development through commercial manufacture has emerged in recent years.

It is known as contract research and manufacturing services (CRAMS), or contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMO). Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing organizations are a response to the competitive international nature of the pharmaceutical market as well as the increasing demand for outsourced services.

Let’s Discuss in Nutshell Few Companies that I have covered in detail previously in my blogs.

1) Laurus Labs –The Complete Turnaround Story

Laurus Labs is a leading R&D driven pharmaceuticals company established in 2005 with its headquarters in Hyderabad. It is among the leaders in the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for Antiretroviral (ARV) and Hepatitis C (Hep-C) formulations. Other major API segments include therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Cardiovascular, and Anti-Diabetes.

From a one-product company in 2010 to an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) company thereafter, company has now emerged as one of India’s leading manufacturers of generics APIs for various complex therapies.

Revenue Comparison FY19 v/s FY20


Significant Growth in CDMO





Established in 1988, Hikal is predominantly a B2B player that provides intermediates and active ingredients to global pharmaceutical, animal health, crop protection and specialty chemical companies. 

For FY20, pharma and crop protection accounted for 59% and 41%, respectively, of operating revenues.
The pharma business is currently divided almost equally between generic active pharma ingredients (APIs) and contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) businesses.

Animal health business accounts for 20-25% of CDMO business. In crop protection, 70% of revenues are derived from CDMO with the remaining from proprietary products, specialty chemicals and specialty biocides. Leading Sustainable Technology driven company serving the Crop Protection & Pharmaceutical Industries.

Company’s Crop Protection CDMO segment has 2-3 products in the pipeline currently. These are all early stage products. Overall, product pipeline is healthy.

Revenue Growth Trend over the Years



To continue reading this great compilation of CDMO Companies Click the Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JCvMp0w4syVePB5jnmJsPGvsbSpyReZm/view?usp=sharing

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Comments

  1. Integrated Drug Discovery Services and IncubatorApril 19, 2022 at 5:25 PM

    I read your blog. contract research organization (CRO) association that offers clinical preliminary and all the examination support to administrations on an agreement premises to the drug, biotechnology. The provided information is very useful for contract research organization in India. Keep continuing to post further.

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  2. Pharma Contractor ManufacturerOctober 24, 2023 at 10:02 AM

    This is a comprehensive and informative overview of the Contract Research and Manufacturing Services (CRAMS) sector, particularly its relevance in the pharmaceutical industry. The discussion on the growth opportunities in the Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) segment is quite intriguing, highlighting the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical outsourcing.

    The insights into companies like Laurus Labs and Hikal, which are actively involved in the CDMO business, provide a clear picture of their growth and diverse offerings. It's evident that the CDMO sector plays a crucial role in meeting the demands of the pharmaceutical market, offering a wide range of services from generic APIs to specialty products.

    The provided links for detailed analysis of these companies will be valuable for those looking to delve deeper into the world of CDMO. Thanks for shedding light on these significant players and the evolving trends in the pharmaceutical contract manufacturing market.

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  3. Ikon RemediesJanuary 31, 2024 at 12:10 PM

    Ikon remedies is pharma manufacturer in India with custom formulations ,offers a wide range of psychiatric care products. Our list contains over 1000+ products. Contact us now!

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