The hollow capsule consists of a cap and a capsule shell made of medicinal gelatin and auxiliary materials. Mainly used to contain solid and liquid drugs. Such as homemade powder, health care products, pharmaceutical, etc., for users to solve the problem of difficult to taste, poor taste, truly realize the medicine no longer bitter mouth. Hollow capsule is becoming more and more popular, the first capsule shape is slender, easy to swallow, is the most popular dosage form of consumers; In addition, capsules are very effective at masking the unpleasant taste and smell of the contents. Capsules are available in a variety of sizes, including 00 extension and 5 capsule. The capsules can also be printed with words, logos and designs to give a unique customized appearance.
In the Chinese capsule industry, larger companies coexist with small and medium-sized enterprises. Among them, small and medium-sized enterprises produce products with low prices, which occupy a certain market in the domestic market. The production of gelatin capsules requires the use of medicinal gelatin with higher prices. In order to reduce production costs, many small enterprises use edible gelatin or even industrial gelatin with low prices, which poses a great threat to drug safety. According to statistics, the current market price of regular medicinal gelatin is about 50,000 yuan/ton, and the price of blue alum rubber is only 15,000-20,000 yuan/ton. With the continuous advancement and deepening of the reform of the national medical and health system, the policies of the pharmaceutical industry have been introduced and implemented, and the structure of the capsule industry is facing adjustment and upgrading. More small and medium-sized capsule enterprises with non-standard production are eliminated, and large enterprises will occupy more market share in the future.