One of the best ways to determine whether a company and a contract manufacturer are a good match is through a rigorous RFQ process where every element of a potential project is discussed. When an RFQ is vague, the chance of success decreases significantly, so the RFQ should include as many details as possible about the excipients, drug substances, process flow, the parameters of the product/formulation development and the scope of the regulatory requirements. It should also include a forecast and competitive assessment to evaluate whether there is a need for the product or whether there are already well-established competitive products that have saturated the market.

Download a copy of our RFQ Checklist as a guide for choosing a CDMO.