Matej Mikulic
Research expert covering health, pharma & medtech
APIs and excipients - Statistics & Facts
The Food and Drug Administration reported recently that approximately 72 percent of essential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used in the U.S. market are produced outside the country. This fact highlights the global nature of the pharmaceutical supply chain, underscoring the critical role that both APIs and excipients play in drug formulation and delivery. As the pharmaceutical landscape evolves, understanding these two industries is essential for grasping the complexities of drug development.
