Upperton Pharma Solutions, a leading contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in the development and manufacture of innovative drug formulations, has been announced as the winner of the Outstanding Achievement category at the Medilink UK National Healthcare Business Awards.
The Medilink UK Healthcare Awards is a prestigious awards recognising the achievements and outstanding contributions to MedTech Life Sciences. The winners were chosen from an exclusive shortlist comprised of winners from each of the regional Medilink awards.
Upperton representatives including CEO, Nikki Whitfield and Chief Scientific Officer, Richard Johnson were presented with the award at The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE), by Kevin Kiely MBE, Executive Chairman, Medilink North of England, and Bill Cruise, Chairman of Medilink UK.
Significant milestone.
Upperton secured the award because of its 10-month market-leading facility build, Trent Gateway. Following the acquisition of the 50,000 sq ft site in in Beeston, Nottingham in October 2022, construction commenced in January 2023 and was completed by July, followed by occupancy in October 2023. A facility build of this scale and speed is an unparalleled feat within the industry.
Bill Cruise, Chairman, Medilink UK commented, “The Medilink UK Awards have once again been a tremendous success, and I offer my congratulations to all the award winners and finalists. Now, more than ever, we need the groundbreaking contributions of these and the many other companies across the Life Sciences sector to improve patient outcomes and provide efficiency.
Best-in-class facility build.
The facility build has further enhanced Upperton’s offering, supporting the development of oral, nasal, and pulmonary drug products underpinned by the capability to provide Phase I, II, and III clinical supplies.
Dedicated to creating a best-in-class facility, investment in large-scale process equipment a Gerteis Mini-Pactor ®, GEA Post Hoist Blender, O’Hara M50 Tablet Coating System and a ZANASI 40 Capsule Filler enhances the scale and capacity of Upperton providing CDMO services and exceptional project delivery to its clients.
