Prachin Pharmachem

What Prachin Pharmachem does

Prachin Pharmachem is a privately held pharmaceutical excipient, API, and nutraceutical ingredient manufacturer headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, operating since 1989. The company produces pharmacopeia-grade excipients (microcrystalline cellulose, calcium carbonate, sodium starch glycolate, co-processed MCC+CMC, and proprietary PARCROS and DC grades), five active pharmaceutical ingredients, four vitamins, and a range of minerals and citrates. Two manufacturing facilities in Gujarat (Naroda and Jhagadia) handle production under GMP, ISO 9001/14001/22000, HALAL, KOSHER, and Excipact certifications, with USDMF and Chinese DMF filings in progress to enable regulated-market sales.

The company serves pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract formulators, nutraceutical producers, food, and cosmetics companies through a B2B sales-led model, distributing to 500+ clients across 30+ countries. A New Jersey-based USA sales office supports direct North American customer engagement. Revenue is generated through catalogue sales of bulk ingredients with regulatory documentation packages; pricing is contract- and grade-specific, typical of the excipient industry.

The business is owner-managed with no external funding, no disclosed M&A activity, and inconsistent headcount reporting across sources (third-party firmographics show ~30, LinkedIn shows ~51, the company website claims 100+). No AI/ML capabilities, digital platforms, or proprietary data assets are referenced; operations rely on established chemical synthesis and formulation know-how accumulated over 35 years.

Name

Prachin Pharmachem

Legal name

Prachin Pharmachem

Website

https://prachinpharmachem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prachin Pharmachem is a Gujarat-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical excipients, APIs, vitamins, and mineral ingredients serving 500+ pharma, nutraceutical, food, and cosmetics clients across 30+ countries through two production facilities and a US sales office.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Excipients

NAICS

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Compounding Ingredient & API Distributors (Pharma Supply) (HLAIAJAO)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical excipients
• Active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Cellulose derivatives
• Tablet superdisintegrants
• Nutraceutical mineral supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Excipient Manufacturing and Sales: Prachin Pharmachem generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of pharmacopeia-grade pharmaceutical excipients including MCCP, Croscarmellose Sodium, Calcium CMC, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Magnesium Stearate, and related cellulose-based ingredients. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract formulators, distributors, and procurement teams. Pricing is quote-based with no public pricing listed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Prachin Pharmachem manufactures and supplies pharmacopeia-grade pharmaceutical excipients (superdisintegrants, lubricants, binders and fillers, stabilizers and thickeners, co-processed excipients, food and nutraceutical mineral supplements), selected active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and vitamins. The company's portfolio serves pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, cosmetic, ceramic, and paints industry customers with multi-compendial compliance (IP, BP, USP, Ph.Eur., JP) and full documentation/regulatory support.

Product overview

Prachin Pharmachem is a Gujarat-based pharmaceutical excipient manufacturer serving India, USA, and global markets. The company manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of pharmacopeia-grade excipients including MCCP Spray Dried Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium (CCS), Calcium CMC, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Magnesium Stearate, and related cellulose-based ingredients. Their product range encompasses superdisintegrants (CCS, SSG, Crospovidone), lubricants (Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Stearyl Fumarate, Calcium Stearate), binders and fillers (Microcrystalline Cellulose, Povidone, Starch, Pregelatinized Starch), stabilizers and thickening agents (HPMC, Xanthan Gum, MCC+CMC co-processed), minerals and citrates (Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate, Potassium Citrate), and food & nutraceutical supplements. Additionally, the company manufactures APIs (Amiodarone Hydrochloride, Adapalene, Acyclovir, Itopride, Minoxidil) and vitamins (B1, B2, B6, B12). These products serve pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and formulation applications with documentation and quality support for procurement and QA teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCCP Spray Dried Microcrystalline Cellulose Spray dried MCC for direct compression and formulation applications where flow, compressibility, and batch consistency matter, targeted at pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers.
• Croscarmellose Sodium (CCS) — PARCROS Superdisintegrant used in tablets, capsules, ODTs, wet/dry granulation, and direct compression; available in grades 711, 711S, G911, R1011, R1111 including a regulated grade with 90% pass at 325 Mesh and LOD <2%, backed by USDMF and Excipact.
• Calcium CMC / Carboxymethyl Cellulose Calcium — CAL-O-PAR Pharmaceutical excipient used as a disintegrant and functional ingredient in solid dosage formulations, available in grades CAL-O-PAR 100 and CAL-O-PAR 200.
• Sodium Starch Glycolate — PARGEL White tasteless, odourless superdisintegrant derived from cross-linking and carboxymethylation of potato or maize starch, used in tablet and capsule formulations.
• Crospovidone XL10 — PARONE Insoluble synthetic polymer designed for exceptional disintegration capabilities in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations.
• Magnesium Stearate — PARMEG Highly effective pharmaceutical-grade lubricant preventing tablet ingredients from sticking, ensuring smooth tablet production and offering moisture barrier properties.
• Sodium Stearyl Fumarate — PARFUM Highly effective lubricant and glidant enhancing flowability and preventing tablet sticking during compression.
• Calcium Stearate Flow agent and lubricant enhancing powder processing and preventing sticking during tablet manufacturing.
• Stearic Acid Powder Saturated fatty acid used as lubricant and emulsifier ensuring smooth tablet formulations.
• Microcrystalline Cellulose — PARLOSE Purified, partially depolymerized cellulose offering exceptional binding, flow, and disintegration properties; available in grades 101, 102, 105, 112, 200, 302.
• Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose Anionic polymer with diverse thickening, stabilizing, binding, suspending, and film-forming properties; available in viscosity grades LVP, MVP, HVP, DVP.
• Calcium Carbonate — CARBOPAR Common mineral compound providing calcium supplementation while acting as a filler; available in fine, medium, and coarse grades.
• Povidone (PVPK) Water-soluble synthetic polymer with binding, adhesive, and film-forming properties; available in K-value grades K30, K60, K90.
• Pregelatinized Starch Physically modified starch pre-cooked and dried for cold water solubility, improved binding, and enhanced flow properties.
• Disodium EDTA (Disodium Edetate) Powerful chelating agent forming strong complexes with metal ions to prevent degradation and improve product stability.
• Starch (Maize/Potato) White, odorless carbohydrate powder used as binder, disintegrant, thickener, and gelling agent in pharmaceutical and food formulations.
• Talc Naturally occurring clay mineral used as pharmaceutical-grade glidant enhancing powder flow and reducing caking.
• Mannitol Polyol (sugar alcohol) used as excipient with excellent compatibility, stability, and sweetening properties for oral dosage forms.
• MCC + CMC (Co-processed) Co-processed excipient combining MCC and NaCMC for superior flowability, compressibility, and disintegration; available in grades RC 591, RC 611, RC 811.
• Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) Semi-synthetic water-soluble polymer used as film-forming agent, thickener, binder, and emulsifier; available in grades E5, E15, K100M.
• Xanthan Gum Natural polysaccharide with thickening and stabilizing properties for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.
• Dibasic Calcium Phosphate — CALPHOS Inorganic compound source of calcium and phosphate available in anhydrous and dihydrate forms for tablet filler and nutritional fortification.
• Calcium Citrate Calcium salt of citric acid with high bioavailability for dietary supplementation and bone health support.
• Calcium Citrate Maleate Water-soluble organic compound combining calcium citrate with maleic acid for enhanced calcium absorption and bone health support.
• Potassium Citrate Potassium salt of citric acid serving as alkalizing agent and source of potassium for kidney stone prevention.
• Magnesium Citrate Highly bioavailable magnesium salt formed with citric acid supporting muscle function and overall health.
• Potassium Magnesium Citrate Highly soluble mineral complex combining potassium and magnesium with citric acid for cardiovascular health and electrolyte balance.
• Magnesium Taurate Compound combining magnesium with taurine for cardiovascular and neurological health support with superior tolerability.
• Magnesium Glycinate Highly bioavailable form of magnesium bonded to glycine, gentle on digestive system and supporting muscle and nerve function.
• Amiodarone Hydrochloride Class III antiarrhythmic API for treatment and prevention of serious cardiac arrhythmias including ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias.
• Adapalene Synthetic retinoid-like API used as topical dermatological agent for treatment of acne vulgaris with anti-inflammatory properties.
• Acyclovir Synthetic purine nucleoside analogue API with potent antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
• Itopride Hydrochloride Gastroprokinetic API with D2 receptor antagonistic and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities for treatment of functional dyspepsia.
• Minoxidil Antihypertensive vasodilator API widely used as topical agent for hair regrowth treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
• Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Essential water-soluble vitamin for carbohydrate metabolism and normal nerve function, available in mononitrate and hydrochloride forms.
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Orange-yellow crystalline powder essential for energy production, cellular function, and metabolism of fats, drugs, and steroids.
• Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) White to off-white crystalline powder essential for amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and immune function.
• Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) Active form of Vitamin B12 as dark red crystalline powder playing a pivotal role in nerve health, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% pass rate at 325 Mesh with LOD <2% for regulated grade Croscarmellose Sodium
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• JRS Pharma (Roquette): Major global excipient manufacturer (now part of Roquette) with comprehensive portfolio including MCC, CCS, and specialty excipients. Competes with Prachin for multinational pharma supply contracts.
• Colorcon: Specialty excipient and film coating manufacturer serving pharmaceutical industry. Comparable in targeting pharma formulation teams with application-specific excipient solutions.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical: Major Japanese manufacturer of HPMC (hypromellose) and other pharmaceutical excipients. Comparable as a high-quality global excipient supplier serving regulated pharma markets.
• Asahi Kasei: Japanese chemical company producing pharmaceutical excipients including MCC and cellulose derivatives. Competes in global pharma excipient supply with focus on quality and regulatory compliance.
• Merck KGaA (MilliporeSigma): Life science division producing comprehensive pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients portfolio. Comparable as a globally certified supplier with regulatory documentation depth.
• DFE Pharma: Global pharmaceutical excipient manufacturer offering lactose, MCC, and superdisintegrants to major pharma companies. Comparable as a broad-based excipient supplier targeting the same pharma customer base.
• Lubrizol Life Science: Pharmaceutical excipients and polymers manufacturer including carbomers and specialty ingredients. Comparable as a broader excipient portfolio targeting pharma and personal care.
• FMC Corporation: Health and nutrition division producing pharmaceutical excipients including microcrystalline cellulose. Comparable as a major global player in pharmaceutical-grade cellulose excipients.
• DuPont (IFF Health & Biosciences): Pioneer in microcrystalline cellulose manufacturing under the Avicel brand, now part of IFF. Competes directly with Prachin's MCCP and MCC product lines in global pharmaceutical markets.

Direct peers

• Sigachi Industries: Indian pharmaceutical excipient manufacturer with overlapping product portfolio including microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and sodium starch glycolate. Most directly comparable peer given similar Indian manufacturing base and excipient focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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