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        • A CDMO partner that steps up where others turn away

          Expertise across oral, nasal, pulmonary and parenteral dosage forms

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          Spray drying biologics: an alternative to freeze drying.

          Dr Richard Johnson, Chief Scientific Officer.

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Author: Rob Halliwell

Formulating and Delivering Psychedelics: A CDMO’s View on The Possibilities of Psychedelics

The pressure of speed to clinic is continuing to increase. Biotechs are under more pressure, and therefore the CDMOs supporting them must evolve too

Upperton Pharma Solutions Recognised as One of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026

Best Places to Work 2026

We’re delighted to announce that Upperton has officially been accredited as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026

Upperton Advances Sterile Manufacturing Facility with MHRA Submission

Upperton Sterile Manufacturing Facility Isolator

Upperton advances sterile manufacturing facility following MHRA submission.

DDL 2025 – The Next Chapter in Inhalation

• The pressure of speed to clinic is continuing to increase. Biotechs are under more pressure, and therefore the CDMOs supporting them must evolve too

The Evolution of Biotech and CDMO Partnerships

• The pressure of speed to clinic is continuing to increase. Biotechs are under more pressure, and therefore the CDMOs supporting them must evolve too

Upperton Pharma Solutions Named Champion Award Winner in 2025 CDMO Leadership Awards

Upperton Champion Award Winner.

Upperton is proud to announce its recognition as the Champion Award Winner in the Small Molecule Dosage Form category at the CDMO Leadership Awards.

Upperton Completes Build of New £7m Sterile Manufacturing Facility

Upperton Pharma - Sterile Manufacturing Facility

Upperton completes build of new £7m Nottingham sterile manufacturing facility for parenteral, nasal and pulmonary delivery.

Upperton continues growth with appointment of Lorna Patrick as Chief Operating Officer

Chief operating Officer - Lorna Patrick

Upperton continues growth with appointment of Lorna Patrick as Chief Operating Officer

Upperton to Attend DCAT Week in New York, 16-19 March

DCAT Week 2025 - Upperton

Upperton will attend DCAT Week 2025, Nikki Whitfield, CEO, and Ian Lafferty, CTO, will represent Upperton during the event.

Upperton honoured at Sunday Times 100 Fastest Growing Companies Ceremony

Sunday Times Cermony

Upperton honoured at Sunday Times 100 Fastest Growing Companies ceremony.

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Upperton is a UK-based CDMO delivering drug product development, formulation, clinical manufacturing, and regulatory support for biotech and pharmaceutical companies worldwide.

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      • Phase I – II Clinical Supply
      • Process Scale-Up for Phase III
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      • Nasal
      • Nose-to-brain / CNS Delivery
      • Pulmonary & Inhalation
      • Parenteral, Aseptic & Fill-Finish
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      • Analytical Development & Validation
      • Phase I – II Clinical Supply
      • Process Scale-Up for Phase III
      • Regulatory Affairs Support
    • Platforms & Technology
      • Spray Drying
      • UpperNose TM
      • PulmoCraft TM
      • UpperSolv TM
      • Spray-Dried Biologics
    • Complex & Controlled Molecules
      • High-Potency APIs & Containment
      • Controlled Substances Manufacturing
      • Psychedelics & Novel CNS
  • Choose Upperton
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    • Quality & Compliance
    • Our Project Management Approach
    • Case Studies & Track Record
  • About us
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