Pharmatose® and Lactochem® are DFE Pharma’s brand names for pure white and highly consistent crystalline, sieved lactose monohydrate grades. Lactose is sieved to varying degrees of particle sizes allowing pharmaceutical companies to choose the grade best fitting their formulation needs. Pharmaceutical α-lactose monohydrate is sieved, contributing to formulations where flow is of key importance. This lactose type is typically used for sachets and capsule filling.