One of the most persistent challenges for tablet manufacturers is the inconsistency inherent in tablet coating. Every batch can vary. Novo Excipient, a tablet coating manufacturer in India, is set out to solve this uncertainty. To achieve this goal, they developed ready-mix coating systems.
In this blog, we have explained the difference between NovoMix, a ready-mix tablet film coating solution, and a traditional coating system (in-house coating preparation).
If you are a tablet manufacturer, looking to keep your production steady, this blog is for you.
What is NovoMIX?
NovoMIX tablet coating refers to a line of specialized, pre-mixed, optimized, color-matched formulations for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tablets. This means the coating solution contains a pre-formulated blend of polymers, plasticizers, pigments, and other excipients, all combined in precise ratios for immediate use.
Unlike what you may assume, NovoMIX comes in multiple variants, such as plain, moisture-resistant, enteric, fast-coat, titanium dioxide-free, and even custom blends. This means that, as manufacturers, you can choose precisely, based on your formulation and process needs.
Explore the NovoMIX range.
How is NovoMIX different from Traditional coating systems(In-house Preparation)?
Pharmaceutical tablet coating is a controlled and repeatable step. But anyone who has handled traditional coating systems knows how quickly it can slip into guesswork. Most of the time, the blame is attributed to the coating itself.
NovoMIX coating is a premixed, ready-to-use film coating on tablets that eliminates the need for variable inputs, making the process more predictable. It reduces preparation time, labor, and errors compared to traditional methods, ultimately boosting efficiency, batch consistency, and lowering costs.
Let’s examine the difference in detail.
| Points | NovoMix | Traditional Coating (In-house Preparation) |
| Preparation Process | It is a pre-formulated, fully dispersed system that only needs suitable solvents/ water addition and mixing. | The traditional pharmaceutical tablet coating process involves sourcing, weighing, mixing, and dispersing individual ingredients (polymers, plasticizers, colorants, etc.) to create the coating suspension. |
| Process Time | Novo-mix is faster to set up and reduces dispersion time. Since it is already pre-mixed, it is ready to spray in 30-45 mins. | In traditional film coating on tablets, a lot of time is spent on preparation and mixing. |
| Error Risk | The risk of error is almost negligible. The ready-mix film coating for tablets is stable. So defects drop, and yield improves. Superior batch-to-batch color and quality uniformity leads to no rejects and zero downtime. | In this, there is a higher risk of human error, color match inconsistency, contamination, or defects (Eg – peeling, mottling). Read More: Common Challenges in Tablet Coating |
| Easy Customization | NovoMIX is made for customer product needs. Explore the NovoMIX range. | Traditional coating is usually built around a standard base. Customization means more complexity in the mixing stage. |
| Cost | NovoMIX may seem costly at first, but as a pre-formulated system, it is a cost-effective tablet coating solution. Overall cost is reduced due to reduced labor, inventory, and waste. And because batches stay consistent, you avoid the hidden batch reject costs that traditional coatings quietly pile up. Read More: The Role of Ready-Mix Coating Systems in Reducing Tablet Coating Costs. | Traditional coating looks cheaper on paper, but the real cost shows up in the process. |
| Inventory Management | Simplifies inventory by allowing manufacturers to manage one film coating on tablets rather than 5-6 raw materials. | Conventional coating requires managing multiple raw materials, often leading to an inventory burden |
Why Should Manufacturers Prefer NovoMIX?
Traditional coating systems make the process operator-dependent.NovoMIX makes the process system dependent. This shift is the difference between stable and unstable manufacturing businesses.
Manufacturers should prefer NovoMIX systems due to
- Well-optimized, ready-to-use coatings to make their process better and more efficient.
- Complete technical and regulatory support to add value to customers’ product and process development.
- Operational and quality advantages that lead to overall cost-effectiveness despite a potentially higher upfront cost per kilo.
- Reduced preparation and process time (some systems minimize coating time by 50%)
- Minimal manual intervention during the preparation process reduces labour hours.
- Optimized and consistent coating performance with the least risk of defects.
- Simplified supply chain and storage
- Cost-effective tablet coating solution
- Faster time to market
Conclusion:
Traditional coating systems leave too many things to guesswork. Novo Excipients, a film coating tablet manufacturer in India, is on a mission to empower global pharma companies with innovative solutions. We act as an extended team of customers formulation development.