Where Great Science Goes Further.

Upperton is a leading contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in delivering flexible, high-quality drug product development and manufacturing solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical innovators.

01 — Development and Manufacturing

End-to-end CDMO for Small & Mid-size Biotech

Upperton combines advanced formulation expertise, integrated development capabilities, and single-site execution to ensure speed, efficiency, and control at every stage of your drug product journey.

With 25+ years of expertise in dry powder formulations and complex dosage forms, we take full ownership of your molecule’s lifecycle from early-stage development to clinical supply and beyond.

Our model is built around:

  • One-site delivery for seamless project execution
  • Embedded senior leadership on every project
  • Scalable science that evolves with your programme
  • Flexible, responsive partnerships tailored to biotech needs

When you are ready to begin your CDMO journey, Upperton specialises in:

Inhalation drug products (pulmonary delivery)
Oral solid dosage form tablets and capsules
Oral solid dosage forms (OSD)
Nasal drug delivery systems
Parenteral formulations

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Years of formulation expertise across oral, nasal, pulmonary and parenteral dosage forms.

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Average feasibility programmes — fixed-scope entry point with a defined deliverable in 8 weeks.

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Capital invested in our 60,000 sq ft GMP facility at Trent Gateway, Nottingham.

02 — Capabilities

Science to Move Your
Molecule Forward

We provide fully integrated services across every stage of drug product development:

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Formulation Development

Optimising stability, bioavailability, and delivery for complex molecules.

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Phase I–II Clinical Supply

Agile manufacturing to support early-stage clinical trials.

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Process Scale-Up for Phase III & Commercialisation

Efficient transition from bench to large-scale production.

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Analytical Development & Validation

Robust testing methods to ensure product quality and compliance.

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Analytical Development & Validation

Robust testing methods to ensure product quality and compliance.

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UK Pharma Awards:

Contract Services Company of the Year

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Medilink Midlands:

Innovation of the Year

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Medilink Midlands:

Outstanding Achievement Award

04 — Why Upperton

At Upperton, we specialise in the formulation and development of complex molecules, supporting a wide range of advanced drug delivery systems.

Our expertise spans:

By combining scientific excellence with practical development expertise, we help overcome the challenges of complex drug products and accelerate their path to clinic and market.

05 — partnership

Why Partner with Upperton

We provide fully integrated services across every stage of drug product development:

Microscope and analysis equipment at the Upperton facility

One Site

Integrated, end-to-end capabilities delivered under one roof.

Upperton scientist examining a formulation flask

One Team

The same team from your early-stage development through to preparation for commercial launch.

Test tubes used in complex molecule formulation development

Complex Molecule Expertise:

Proven track record in solving formulation and delivery challenges.

Upperton senior leadership overseeing laboratory work

Executive Leadership on Every Project:

Direct access to experienced senior leadership for strategic oversight and decision-making.

Let's work together

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