MedPharm UK – Guildford
Formulation Development Facility
Unit 2, Surrey Research Park
Guildford, Surrey GU2 7AB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1483 457 580
Overview
MedPharm’s Guildford facility is a 21,000 sq. ft. center of excellence for formulation development, located within the Surrey Research Park in the United Kingdom. Purpose-built to support the innovation, design, and evaluation of semi-solid and liquid pharmaceutical products, this facility plays a critical role in translating new drug concepts into clinical and commercial successes.
With deep experience in small molecules, biologics, and complex drug delivery systems, the Guildford site provides full-service CDMO support, from early formulation through to clinical trial material (CTM) manufacturing and stability testing.

Specialized Laboratories
Formulation Development Labs – Prototype design, screening, and optimization
Process Development Labs – Scalable and GMP-aligned process evaluation
Characterization Suites – Rheology, viscosity, and texture profiling
Analytical Labs – Method development, validation, and release testing
Quality Control Labs – Batch release, raw material analysis, and stability testing
Key Capabilities
Formulation Development & Optimization
- Semi-solid and liquid formulation expertise
- Biologic and small molecule compatibility strategies
- Prototype creation and proof-of-concept testing
Stability & Clinical Trial Manufacturing
- ICH-compliant stability studies
- Clinical batch production for Phase I–III
- CTM packaging for global trial distribution
Analytical & Process Development
- Analytical method development and validation
- Process development with global tech transfer readiness
- Support for scale-up and regulatory submissions
Quality & Compliance
The Guildford site operates under rigorous quality systems, with full adherence to MHRA and EU GMP standards. In-house QA and QC teams ensure each development milestone meets global expectations for safety, quality, and performance, supported by UK and EU QP oversight for clinical materials.