Small to medium runs
Small batch manufacturing, with large runs available
DB Pharmaceuticals specialises in small to medium production runs for new and growing brands, from our TGA GMP licensed facility in Kings Park, Sydney. Capsule runs start from around 10,000 capsules, with typical lead times of 3 to 8 weeks once your formula is approved and materials are in stock. Launch a capsule, tablet, powder, liquid or cream without over-ordering, then scale the same product to large runs on the same site.
How small batch manufacturing works with us
Start small. Make a first run sized to test the market, launch a range or supply practitioners.
Same site, same process. Your product is made and packed under the same GMP system it will use at larger runs.
Scale up. When demand grows, we scale the same product to larger runs without changing manufacturer.
Who it suits
New supplement brands, practitioner and naturopath ranges, line extensions, limited editions and products moving from overseas or from a manufacturer whose minimums are too high.
Formats available in small runs
Capsules, tablets, powders, sachets and stick packs, liquids, creams and topicals, with in-house packing for every dosage form.
Planning your first run
See How minimum order quantities work and the Supplement launch checklist. Capsule runs start from around 10,000 capsules. For tablets, powders, sachets, liquids and creams, minimums depend on the product and pack, and we confirm them with your quote. Lead times are typically 3 to 8 weeks once your formula is approved and materials are in stock.
FAQ
Small batch FAQs
What is your minimum order quantity?
Capsule runs start from around 10,000 capsules. For tablets, powders, sachets, liquids and creams, minimums depend on the product and pack format, and we confirm them with your quote.
How long does a small batch take?
Typically 3 to 8 weeks once your formula is approved and raw materials are in stock.
Can I start small and scale up?
Yes. We run pilot and small batches and scale the same product to large runs without moving sites.
Which products can be made in small batches?
Capsules, tablets, powders, sachets and stick packs, liquids, creams and gels.
Is small batch work still made under GMP?
Yes. Every batch is made under our TGA GMP licence, with the same batch records and release process as larger runs.
Is small batch more expensive per unit?
Usually a little, because setup costs are spread over fewer units. We’ll show you how unit cost changes as run size grows.
Who is small batch manufacturing for?
New supplement brands, practitioner and naturopath ranges, line extensions, limited editions, and brands moving from overseas or from a manufacturer whose minimums are too high.
Where is your facility?
6 Coronation Ave, Kings Park NSW 2148, in Sydney. Call 02 9672 3222.