STEERLife, the life sciences division of STEER World, has unveiled an innovative solvent-free melt fusion technology designed to transform the development and manufacturing of potent and complex drug products. This continuous processing system eliminates the need for harmful organic solvents while enhancing formulation efficiency, safety, and scalability for high-potency and difficult-to-develop molecules.
"Potent drug development demands more than just compliance; it requires control, care, and innovation," said Indu Bhushan, CEO & Director of STEERLife. "Our continuous, solvent-free platform brings all of that together – enabling faster, cleaner and more scalable development for the world's most demanding therapies."
Advancing Complex Drug Development
The new platform provides comprehensive development capabilities for a wide range of pharmaceutical products, including New Chemical Entities (NCEs), hormone therapies, orphan drugs, complex generics (ANDAs), and 505(b)(2) products. This technology-driven approach aims to assist global pharmaceutical companies in overcoming persistent development and manufacturing challenges through process-driven innovation.
The solvent-free approach represents a significant advancement in pharmaceutical manufacturing, potentially reducing environmental impact while improving production efficiency. By eliminating organic solvents, the technology addresses both safety concerns and regulatory requirements that continue to become more stringent worldwide.
Pipeline Development Underway
STEERLife has already begun developing several key drug products scheduled for market release from 2026 onwards. The pipeline includes generic versions of multiple high-value oncology and specialty medications:
- ERLEADA® (Apalutamide)
- XTANDI® (Enzalutamide)
- VENCLEXTA® (Venetoclax)
- LYNPARZA® (Olaparib)
These development programs demonstrate the company's capability to handle complex, high-barrier drug formulations with confidence. Each of these medications represents significant therapeutic value in oncology and requires sophisticated manufacturing approaches to ensure quality and bioequivalence.
Global Market Strategy
Through strategic collaborations with partner facilities, STEERLife is positioning itself to serve pharmaceutical markets across multiple regions. The company's target markets include the United States, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Southeast Asia.
This global approach reflects the growing demand for advanced manufacturing technologies that can address the challenges of developing increasingly complex pharmaceutical products while meeting stringent regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions.
The introduction of this solvent-free technology comes at a time when pharmaceutical manufacturers face mounting pressure to adopt more sustainable and environmentally responsible production methods. STEERLife's innovation potentially offers a solution that aligns with these industry trends while delivering on the technical requirements for developing challenging drug formulations.
