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About Us

PNP Pharmaceuticals is a unique contract manufacturer of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products. We are a highly accredited company with an emphasis on quality and service, on a level which sets us apart from our competitor. From the minute, you enter our facility or speak to us via telephone our commitment to excellence is clearly evident.

We are simply different, from our unrivaled service, knowledge and expertise, and overall quality, to our professional yet friendly demeanor. We are a young, energetic, and exciting company that strives to be the best at what we do; manufacture quality products.

Mr. Glen North founded the company in 1999 under the name Pacific Natural Products Inc. PNP has rapidly grown to become one of Canada’s largest contract manufacturers of nutritional supplements. In 2007 the company changed it’s name to PNP Pharmaceuticals Inc. to better reflect the current scope of services provided. Today PNP Pharmaceuticals manufactures Nutraceuticals and OTC products for markets worldwide.
“Our customer service shall be fair, expedient, without prejudice, and ever present”

PNP Pharmaceuticals' commitment to excellence begins with genuine dedication of each and every employee. We diligently perform our specific duties without compromise to ensure all products manufactured are of the finest quality possible.

We at PNP Pharmaceuticals are strong in our convictions to see our commitments are never compromised, for that reason we promise that ethics will always take precedent over profits.

- Glen North, President & CEO

Our newly constructed facility is over 78,000 square feet in size located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. We are 15 minutes from Vancouver International Airport and only 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver.

Our manufacturing facility meets or exceeds all GMP requirements and includes:

  • Negative pressure Hepa filtered air throughout all production rooms to eliminate cross contamination.
  • All plant air is humidity monitored and controlled to eliminate mold and bacteria growth and maintain material stability
  • Production area air is supplied with 100% sterile air via UV light system.
  • All plant air is temperature controlled
  • Production area floors are chemical resistant MMA with coved corners for durability and ease of cleaning.
  • Walls are non-porous fiberglass or custom paint for easy cleaning
  • Refrigeration and freezing units.
  • 24 hour security surveillance, HD internet camera and alarm monitored

Our facility was designed for function as well as employee comfort therefore extra glass was incorporated wherever possible to give the production area a staff friendly feel.

PNP Pharmaceuticals has brought together a talented team of professionals that collectively bring a wealth of knowledge from their specific fields of expertise.

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Services

  • Encapsulation

    We are industry leaders in encapsulation with the ability to produce over 10 million capsules per day. We have all new high speed fully automatic as well as semi-automatic capsules fillers to do both large and small runs. Our extensive capsule filling equipment allows us to produce capsule sizes #4, #3, #2, #1, “0” and “00”. We can offer a choice of colour or have your logo printed on the capsule. Capsules are available in vegetarian, bovine gelatin or porcine gelatin, and Halal and Kosher certified if required.

    Two piece hard gelatin or vegetarian capsules are the preferred and most common solid dosage form in the nutraceutical industry, because they have some advantages. Two-piece capsules are preferred by consumers, get products to market faster and use less excipients.

  • Tableting

    Tablets comprise the largest group of delivery systems for all prescribed and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Reasons for the popularity of tablets include the ease of accurate dosage and the good physical/chemical stability because of low moisture content, as well as the competitive unit production costs and the easily identifiable, elegant distinctive appearance.

    We have the expertise and equipment to make almost any shape and size tablet you require. Some of the most common types of tablets we manufacture are:

    • Immediate release, coated or uncoated
    • Modified release, coated or uncoated
    • Effervescent (dissolved/suspended in water before drinking)
    • Chewable (chewed before swallowing)

    We can custom design tablet tooling for specific shape or size along with company logo or product name embossed into the tablet.

  • Blister Packaging & Cartoning

    We have a high speed blister packaging line that can accommodate all of your blister packaging needs. Our online printer can print your logo, company name or anything else you require on the back of each blister pack. We can produce a custom blister card to your requirements with little lead time.

    Our high speed cartoner is capable of erecting the carton, inserting the blister card(s) or bottle, inserting a pamphlet, printing LOT/Exp, and sealing the carton at a speed of one every second. We can assist you in design and printing of the carton or just let us do it all.

  • Bottling & Labelling

    We have three fully automatic high speed bottling lines that can accommodate any size or shape of bottle and/or cap. Our lines include bottle descrambling, high speed counting, dessicant dispenser, cotton inserter, capper, induction sealer, neckbander and automated shrink wrapper.
  • Pouching & Sachet Filling – Powder, Liquid, Capsules and Tablets

    We have the ability to produce single serving pouches or sample packs with powder or multiple capsules or tablets in large or small volume. Our pouching equipment can accommodate a minimum pouch size of 63mm x 94 mm (2.5” x 3.75”) to a maximum size of 112mm x 150mm (4.5” x 6”). Our equipment has the versatility to pouch in a variety of material including foil, paper, and poly. We can liquid fill custom shaped sachets for easy single dose applications, such as cough syrup or energy gels.
  • Stick Packaging

    Our high-speed stick packaging equipment can produce over 800,000 sticks per day and accurately dose both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical powders. Stick packs are ideally suited for single dose applications from 0.5 grams to 10 grams, depending on material bulk density.
  • Formulation

    To consistently produce a product of high standard you must first begin with a Master Formula. A quality Master Formula may take extensive R&D to ensure the formulation meets all specifications. A correctly formulated Master formula ensures that the product: meets all product specifications (dosage, disintegration, stability, etc.), can run successfully on specific equipment, has an elegant appearance, can be readily duplicated.

    PNP Pharmaceuticals has the expertise to formulate most any dry dosage form, such as, capsule, tablet, and powder.  From the simple to the most complex formulations our experienced formulators can confidently fulfill your requirements.

  • Blending

    The blending stage is a critical area of production, for without a homogenous blend the finished product will not meet specifications. PNP Pharmaceuticals employees several blenders that are specifically designed and validated for different applications.  Our blending equipment includes:

    • large ribbon blenders - with a maximum blend capacity of 1500kg (3300lb).
    • large V-blenders - with a maximum blend capacity of 500kg (1100lb).
    • small offset twin cone blender - with a maximum blend capacity of 100kg (220lb).

    All blenders are custom manufactured from high quality stainless steel and meet or exceed all GMP requirements.

  • Coating

    The coating of a tablet, softgel or two piece hard gelatin capsule offers many advantages, such as a higher physiochemical stability, better compliance and increased therapeutic efficacy of the active ingredient. Our expertise in coating can offer the following possibilities for your product:
    • GI targeting (gastroresistance, release in the colon)
    • Protective coatings (taste and odour masking, protect against moisture)
    • Elegant appearance with a colour coating of choice
    Our coating system allows us to film/enteric coat tablets, softgel capsules, two piece hard gelatin capsules or two piece vegetarian capsules.  We can colour coat your product to match an existing product colour or develop a new colour to your specifications.

Quality Control & Compliance

Speed, efficiency and service are meaningless without the most important component of all, QUALITY. At PNP Pharmaceuticals we are always industry leaders in implementing new methods and technology to ensure quality is ever-present.

  • As a GMP company, ALL vendors are rigorously screened and qualified before given an approved vendor status.
  • All incoming raw material is immediately received into quarantine and immediately sampled.
  • Sampled raw material is sent to accredited third party laboratory and tested for identification, potency, chemical and microbial contaminants. Results are analyzed to our client’s specifications and either approved or rejected.
  • Approved material is electronically released into inventory to await manufacturing.
  • As material is dispensed for manufacturing our computer system electronically monitors the material, checking for correct raw material, quantity dispensed and valid expiration. This system reduces the chance of human error.
  • Throughout the manufacturing process, our QA/QC personnel performs in-process sampling and in-house testing to ensure uniformity to our specifications. In-house testing may include but not limited to disintegration, hardness, friability, and weight variation. The product in bulk form is tested by third party laboratory according to applicable specifications. If all tests meet applicable specifications, the manufactured product is released for packaging or shipment in bulk.
  • During the packaging phase, again our QA/QC personnel perform in-process sampling and testing (such as fill accuracy, integrity of seal, label verification, and correctness of lot number and expiry date) to ensure conformity to specifications. If all specifications are met the product will undergo finished product testing before being released for shipment.
Site Licence (Can be provided upon request)

Under the NHPD regulations set forth by Health Canada all manufacturers of natural health products must have a valid Site Licence to fabricate and/or package nutritional products. PNP Pharmaceuticals holds the honor of being one of the first manufacturers to be issued a Site Licence in Canada.

Establishment Licence (Can be provided upon request)

Regulations set forth by Health Canada state all manufacturers of drug products must have a valid Establishment Licence to fabricate and/or package drug products. PNP Pharmaceuticals holds a valid Establishment Licence permitting fabrication and packaging of such products.

Precursor A Licence (Can be provided upon request)

For the fabrication and packaging of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products.

Gluten Free Certified (Can be provided upon request)

The GF logo stands for the independent verification of quality, integrity, and purity of products. Products carrying the GF logo represents the unmatched reliability for meeting strict gluten-free standards. GFCO is one of the leading gluten-free certification programs in the world.

Organic Certified (Can be provided upon request)

Pro-Cert Organic Systems Ltd. (Pro-Cert) is one of North America’s foremost national certifier’s of organic products. With a client base including producers, processors and traders from across Canada and the United-States of America, Pro-Cert has become one of the most prominent players in the certification field.

BRCGS Certified (Can be provided upon request)

BRC initially developed its Global Standard for Food Safety in order to help the food industry meet legislative requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive and the UK Food Safety Act. This standard is recognized as a GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) benchmarked food safety scheme and has been accepted by 8 major international retailers: Carefour, Tesco, ICA, Metro, Migros, Ahold, Walmart and Delhaize.

SFCR Certified (Can be provided upon request)

Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulation came into force on January 15, 2019 to strength Canada’s world class food safety system. The SFCR represent a proactive response to new threats to food safety, evolving consumer preferences and supply chains, and prevention-focused international food safety standards. This applies to food for human consumption that is imported, exported, or in interprovincially traded for commercial purposes.

Work with PNP Pharmaceuticals

Located in Burnaby, BC, PNP Pharmaceuticals is contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical nutritional products. We are a growing company always looking for talented and energetic individuals to join our team and share our vision. At PNP Pharmaceuticals, we believe in recognition, inclusion and diversity for a better workplace. We are committed to doing the right thing for our employees, clients and other stakeholders. Explore our current job opportunities and apply to be part of the PNP team.

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9388 North Fraser Crescent
Burnaby, British Columbia
CANADA, V5J 0E3
T: 604.435.6200
TF: 1.877.900.4545
F: 604.435.6213

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