Welcome to TaP Pharmaceuticals AG!
Established in 2017 and headquartered in Switzerland, TaP Pharmaceuticals AG is committed to advancing global healthcare through cutting-edge pharmaceutical research. Our U.S. operations are conducted under Axar Laboratories Inc., our wholly owned, expanding our global reach and impact. Our India operations at the present time are under exclusive development service agreement with TaP.
We specialize in end-to-end pharmaceutical development, from concept to commercialization (C2C). Our services include formulation, process development, packaging, sourcing, analytical services, clinical trials, regulatory strategy, and intellectual property management. Whether starting new projects or enhancing existing ones, we provide a seamless journey from idea to market.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Vision
Our Mission
Why Us?
Experienced Leadership
Our leadership team brings over 200 years of collective hands-on pragmatic pharmaceutical R&D expertise. Supported by a robust scientific team proficient in Product Selection/Development, IP Development, Clinical/Regulatory Excellence, and Project Management.
Streamlined Development & Comprehensive Coverage
Special Focus
Scientific Team
Our robust team of 40+ experts excel in Product Selection/Development, IP Development, Clinical/Regulatory Excellence and Project Management.
Proven Track Record
Demonstrated a track record of innovation and successful market entries, from pioneering product launches and strategic asset divestitures to achieving rapid NDA approvals and advancing complex drug-device combinations, cornerstone for value-creation components/initiatives.
Cutting-Edge Infrastructure
Experienced Leadership
Proven Track Record
Streamlined Development & Comprehensive Coverage
Special Focus
Scientific Team
Cutting-Edge Infrastructure
Meet Our Leadership Team
Neil H. Parikh, Ph.D.
CEO/ President
William C. Hite
Vice President, Corporate Development
& Portfolio Management
John Burr, Ph.D./J.D.
Senior Legal
& Intellectual Property Counsel
Kartik Shah, Ph.D.
R&D (Generics)
Binaya Das, Ph.D.
General Manager, Quality Assurance
Megha Swami
Lead, Business Development
Our Offerings
Capabilities
Key Equipment and Technologies
- Next Gen Cascade Impactor (NGI) (Aerodynamic Particle Size Distributor)
- Anderson Cascade Impactor (ACI) (Aerodynamic Particle Size Distributor)
- DUSA (Dose Uniformity)
- Proveris Spray View (Spray Pattern and Plume Geometry)
Key Equipment and Technologies
- Automatic Single Head Ampoule Filling & Sealing Machine
- Filtration assembly for sterile formulation
- Autoclave
- LAF with working platform
Key Equipment and Technologies
- Paddle Operated Tube Sealing Machine, Alu tube crimping Machine, High Speed Emulsifier,
- Manufacturing tank with over head impellor stirrer for semisolids 10 L
Key Equipment and Technologies
- Granulation (High Shear Granulation 3, 5, 10kg)
- Roller compactor
- Blending (Double Cone Blender 2 -20kg, Twin Shell Blender 0.25 – 12kg, Conta blender
3,5,18L) - Fluidized Bed Drying & processing (FBD with 1 – 1.5kg, 4.7L bottom spray Insert)
- Compression (12 & 26 stations compression machines)
- Automatic hard gelatin capsule filling machine
- Coating (8” and 12” auto coater)
- Packing (Blister packing facility, Induction sealer for HDPE bottles)
Key Equipment and Technologies
- Lab scale High pressure homogenizer (GEA, Micro-fluidizer, Ball mill)
- Malvern 2000 particle size analyzer
Key Equipment and Technologies
Granulation
- Planetary Mixing 1-2kg
- High Shear Granulation 0.25-2kg
Blending
- Double Cone Blender 2-20kg
- Twin Shell Blender 0.25-12kg
Compression
- Tablet Press Multi-tool 2 stations each B, BB and D tool
- Tablet Press 16 stations B tool
Mixing and
Homogenization
- Buchiglasuster, model Kiloclave 20L Jacketed Mixing Tank
- Silverson in-line homogenizer
pMDI Can Filling
- Pamasol Single-stage and Two stage filling
Key Equipment and Technologies
- Agilent Carry 300 FTIR
- Karl Fisher (water content)
- Malvern Kinexus Laboratory + Rheometer
- Brookfield Viscometer (Spindle, cone and plate)
- Testing for Tap Density, Friability, Tablet Hardness
- Tensiometer
- Disintegration
Key Equipment and Technologies
- Electrolab – 3 Dissolution Apparatus 1&2 (8 stations), 3 Dissolution Apparatus 1&2 (14 stations), 1
Diffusion Cell Apparatus - Sotax – 1 Dissolution Apparatus IV, CE7 Smart
Key Equipment and Technologies
- Caron – Model 7000-33-1 (33 cu. Ft.) (3 Chambers)
Key Equipment and Technologies
- Thermo – 4 HPLC with UV/VIS Detector, 1 HPLC with PDA Detector, 1 HPLC with RI Detector
- Waters – 5 HPLC with UV/VIS Detector, 2 HPLC with PDA Detector, 1 HPLC with RI Detector
Key Equipment and Technologies
- Malvern Mastersizer 3000 (particle Size Distribution), and G3 (Morphology)
- Malvern Zetasizer (at CMO)
Key Equipment and Technologies
- VWR Model GDM-49-LD (2°C to 8°C) 2 Doors
Key Equipment and Technologies
- VWR Model GDM-49-LD (2°C to 8°C) 2 Doors
Key Equipment and Technologies
- VWR Model VWR80086 (-70°C)
Key Equipment and Technologies
- Mettler – Ultra Micro Balance, Semi Micro Analytical Balance
- E&I Eng. – Orbital Shaking Incubator
- Citizen – Orbital Shaker
- Classic – Griffin Flask Shaker, Magnetic Stirrer, Heating Mantle, Hot Plate, Photostability Chamber
- Remi – Centrifuge, Cyclomixer
Commerciel Opration Site
TaP Pharma, Switzerland- 5A Neuhofstrasse, CH-6340 Baar Switzerland
R&D Operation Site
Office: (951) 272-AXAR
AxarLaboratories Private Ltd. Brady House, 12/14 Veer Nariman Road, Fort, Mumbai, India 400001