The pharmaceutical grade microcrystalline cellulose market refers to the production, distribution, and use of this cellulose which is available in different particle sizes and moisture grades, including specialty grades including silicified microcrystalline cellulose. It is supplied as a tasteless, odorless, white, and crystalline powder composed of porous particles. There is a high demand for this cellulose in capsules and tablets which drives the growth of the pharmaceutical grade microcrystalline cellulose market.
This cellulose is highly used as a disintegrant in dry compressions and wet granulation methods for tablet manufacturing. It improves drug dissolution by increasing the rate of tablet disintegration.
However, the challenging factors of the market include the stringent regulatory requirements, the need for continuous innovation, the changing prices of raw materials, and high competition which can slow down the growth of the market. The future scope of the market includes developing partnerships and collaborations, identifying unmet needs, expanding the market, developing new applications, developing product innovation, improving manufacturing processes, and developing super-disintegrants that will help the growth of the pharmaceutical grade microcrystalline cellulose market.