An Overview of Contract Manufacturing Organization

Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) are specialized companies that provide comprehensive services to other firms, including drug development, manufacturing, and packaging, on a contractual basis. The organizations offer expertise, capacity, and infrastructure to streamline pharmaceutical companies' production processes from early-stage development through commercial production. The demand for CMOs has surged in recent decades, driven by the rising complexity of drug development, the high costs of manufacturing facilities, and the need for speed to market.