Compression Powders

Every compression
powder we stock.

ReadyBlend all-in-one mixes cover most formulations in one bag; two specialty blends handle fast-disintegrating and sustained-release formats; and four standalone excipients cover anyone building a custom blend from scratch. Pick a product below for full specs, photos, and pricing.

ReadyBlend all-in-one tableting powder
POWDER · ALL-IN-ONE

ReadyBlend

One directly-compressible powder that replaces your binder, filler, glidant, and lubricant shopping list. Nine food-grade colors, mix with your active at 20–60%.

TypeAll-in-one mix
Colors9
Bag sizes1/5/10/50kg
From $69.00 USD / bag
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ReadyBlend Fast-Disintegrating powder, Press & Powder branded bag
POWDER · SPECIALTY

ReadyBlend Fast-Disintegrating

Built around a superdisintegrant, for tablets that need to break apart quickly — typically under 60 seconds — instead of holding together like a standard tablet.

TypeSpecialty blend
FunctionFast disintegration
Bag sizes1/5/10/50kg
From $79.00 USD / bag
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ReadyBlend Sustained-Release powder, Press & Powder branded bag
POWDER · SPECIALTY

ReadyBlend Sustained-Release

An HPMC matrix blend for extended-release, once-daily tablet formats — a starting point for an 8–12 hour release window.

TypeSpecialty blend
FunctionExtended release
Bag sizes1/5/10/50kg
From $89.00 USD / bag
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Microcrystalline Cellulose powder, Press & Powder branded bag
EXCIPIENT · BINDER/FILLER

Microcrystalline Cellulose

The workhorse binder-filler for building your own formulation from scratch. Excellent compressibility and a neutral taste.

RoleBinder / filler
Use rate60–75%
Bag sizes1/2/5kg
From $49.95 USD / bag
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Dicalcium Phosphate powder, Press & Powder branded bag
EXCIPIENT · FILLER/FLOW

Dicalcium Phosphate

A dense, free-flowing filler for formulations that need weight and flow. Often blended with MCC to balance compressibility against flow rate.

RoleFiller / flow
Use rate20–35%
Bag sizes1/2/5kg
From $49.95 USD / bag
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Magnesium Stearate powder, Press & Powder branded bag
EXCIPIENT · LUBRICANT

Magnesium Stearate

The standard tablet lubricant. Add at 0.5–2% for the final minutes of blending only, for clean ejection without sticking.

RoleLubricant
Use rate0.5–2%
Bag sizes1/2/5kg
From $19.95 USD / bag
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Silicon Dioxide powder, Press & Powder branded bag
EXCIPIENT · GLIDANT

Silicon Dioxide

A glidant that keeps cohesive powders moving through the hopper and feed boot, for even fill and consistent tablet weight.

RoleGlidant
Use rate0.25–1%
Bag sizes1/2/5kg
From $49.95 USD / bag
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Every powder,
side by side.

Full specs, FAQs, and pricing live on each product's own page — this is the quick-scan version.

ProductTypeRole / FunctionUse RateBag SizesPrice
ReadyBlendAll-in-one mixAll four roles20–60% active1/5/10/50kgFrom $69.00
ReadyBlend Fast-DisintegratingSpecialty blendFast disintegration20–50% active1/5/10/50kgFrom $79.00
ReadyBlend Sustained-ReleaseSpecialty blendExtended release15–40% active1/5/10/50kgFrom $89.00
Microcrystalline CelluloseStandalone excipientBinder / filler60–75%1/2/5kgFrom $49.95
Dicalcium PhosphateStandalone excipientFiller / flow20–35%1/2/5kgFrom $49.95
Magnesium StearateStandalone excipientLubricant0.5–2%1/2/5kgFrom $19.95
Silicon DioxideStandalone excipientGlidant0.25–1%1/2/5kgFrom $49.95
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ReadyBlend vs
Firmapress®.

Searching for a Firmapress alternative? ReadyBlend is made with the same four pharmaceutical-grade ingredients listed for Firmapress and is used the same way — mix with your active, press directly. Full breakdown on the ReadyBlend product page.

ReadyBlendFirmapress
IngredientsMicrocrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxideMicrocrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide
MethodDirect compression — mix 20–60% with your active, no granulationDirect compression — mix with your active, no granulation
Colors9 food-grade colors, milled through the full blendMultiple colors
Bag sizes1 / 5 / 10 / 50 kgVaries by distributor
Press fitAny TDP-pattern press — ours or LFA'sAny TDP-pattern press
PaymentBitcoin & Monero accepted, free FedEx shipping on every orderCard / bank transfer

Firmapress® is a trademark of its owner and is sold by LFA Tablet Presses. Press & Powder is not affiliated with or endorsed by LFA Tablet Presses; comparison reflects publicly listed product information at the time of writing. See more comparisons on the Facts & Comparisons page.

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