Gelatin is also widely used in pharmaceutical industry for a wide range of purposes. It is mainly used in the manufacture of hard and soft shell gelatin capsules. The gelatin used in soft shell capsules effectively protects the capsule contents against contact with air, light, moisture and microbiological contamination.

Almost all edible oil-based pharmaceutical extracts can be encapsulated in these soft shell e.g. Cod liver oil, evening primrose oil, vitamin E etc.

It also strictly adheres to the Islamic procedures of handling and processing techniques in the production of Halal gelatin which has been certified by the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (JAKIM).

Meanwhile, hard shell capsule has been established as popular dosage for pharmaceuticals especially antibiotics and herbal formulation. These capsules are made from high grade pharmaceuticals gelatin, selected colouring agents and titanium dioxides which may be clear or coloured with or without printing as specified.Pharmaceutical gelatin is also used as binding agent for tablets, pastilles, micro-encapsulation and sugar coated pills.Other uses of pharmaceuticals gelatin is in surgery, dentistry and cosmetic industry.