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Quality and Compliance.

Quality and compliance embedded throughout the drug product lifecycle.

QUALITY

Quality built into every programme.

At Upperton, quality is not a separate function. It is embedded throughout every stage of drug product development and clinical manufacturing.

From formulation development and analytical services through to GMP manufacturing, our teams operate within a robust Pharmaceutical Quality Management System designed to ensure product quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Whether supporting an early-stage development programme or a multi-site clinical supply strategy, we apply the same rigorous standards across every project.

mhra approved

July 2024

Trent Gateway facility approved for non-sterile GMP manufacturing.

annex 1 mhra approved

Sept 2026

MHRA Approved sterile manufacturing facility, designed against the revised Annex -1 guidelines.

Quality MANAGEMENT

A Robust Quality Management System.

Our Quality Management System provides the framework for consistent and compliant operations across the business.

This includes:

Document control and training management
Change control processes
Deviation, investigation and CAPA management
Supplier qualification and oversight
Risk management and quality review processes
Internal audit and inspection readiness programmes
Data integrity controls and governance

Together, these systems help ensure that products are developed and manufactured to the standards expected by regulatory authorities and our clients.

Winner of the Quality & Compliance Award at the Pharma Industry Awards UK 2026

Commitment to quality and regulatory excellence

Quality and Analytical laboratories

Our dedicated 8,000 sq ft Quality Control and Analytical laboratories feature dedicated HPLC and dissolution laboratories alongside small molecule and biological test equipment. With humidity-controlled areas for moisture-sensitive products, our facilities are designed to support our clients from the earliest stages of product development to GMP manufacturing, ensuring that every step meets the most stringent quality standards.

"Nobody was ever phased by the technical discussions. There was real depth of knowledge throughout the organisation and that gave us confidence in the decisions being made."

Independent CMC Consultant