Lanolin in Pharmaceuticals

Products and Expertise

Lanolin in pharmaceuticals is valued for its emollient, emulsifying and skin-conditioning properties and is used in ointments, topical preparations and other dermatological formulations.

We supply highly refined lanolin grades for pharmaceutical applications and support customers in selecting suitable products for their specific formulation and quality requirements. Our offering includes:

  • Products conforming to the current European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)
  • Product selection and formulation support
  • Customized solutions for specific requirements
  • Support for specific quality and regulatory requirements
  • Reliable supply and long-standing sourcing expertise
White cream applied to skin, illustrating the use of lanolin in pharmaceutical formulations.
Photo: Karolina Grabovska / Unsplash
Glass jars filled with white cream, illustrating lanolin in pharmaceutical formulations.
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Properties and Formulations

Lanolin combines emollient and emulsifying properties with the ability to absorb and retain water.

In pharmaceutical and topical formulations, it can support moisture retention, skin conditioning and the incorporation of aqueous components into ointment bases.

Its functional properties make lanolin suitable for a range of pharmaceutical formulations, where it can serve as an ointment base, emulsifier, stabiliser or carrier for active ingredients.

Applications of Lanolin in Pharmaceuticals

  • Ointments and topical formulations: ointment bases, emulsifiers, stabilisers and emollients
  • Wound care: wound dressings, burn dressings and wound sprays
  • Drug delivery: carrier for active ingredients in topical and other pharmaceutical formulations
  • Ophthalmic preparations: use in ophthalmic ointment formulations
  • Suppositories: base and carrier for active ingredients
  • Pigmented medications: dispersing agent in pharmaceutical formulations
  • Medical adhesives: impregnating agent and plasticeser in surgical adhesive tapes
  • Specialised bases: use in pre-blended formulations such as absorption bases
Skin patch illustrating the use of lanolin in pharmaceutical applications.
Photo: Getty Imagaes/ Unsplash

How can we help you?

Kruna Ramljak

Kruna Ramljak
Product Manager

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  • +49 40 33 85 33-32
  • +49 174 33 56 422

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Kruna Ramljak Product Manager

  • +49 40 33 85 33-32
  • +49 174 33 56 422

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Amsterdam | 8-10 April 2025

Chris Kommerowski
Sales Director

Marco Heins
Sr. Sales Manager

Kruna Ramljak
Product Manage