History
From Academic Roots to Global Leadership
Founded in 1999 out of King’s College London, MedPharm’s goal was to revolutionize topical and transdermal drug development. Since its inception, MedPharm has built a reputation as a trusted CDMO partner, providing formulation development, analytical services, and manufacturing solutions that help clients navigate the complexities of drug development.
Expanding Our Global Footprint
Through scientific integrity, innovation, and rigor at our foundation, MedPharm has grown into a global leader with state-of-the-art facilities in Guildford, UK, and Durham, North Carolina, USA. Our investment in cutting-edge research and manufacturing capabilities has solidified MedPharm as the go-to CDMO for dermatological, respiratory, ophthalmic, ungual, mucosal, and transdermal product development. From concept all the way to commercial product, MedPharm can take you there.
Driving Innovation & Delivering Results
Over the past 25 years, MedPharm has contributed to developing and approving over 85 marketed products across the USA, Europe, and Japan. Our expertise and proprietary technologies—such as MedSpray®—help clients de-risk development, attract investment, and accelerate regulatory approvals.
By integrating scientific excellence, automation, and industry-leading expertise, MedPharm continues to push the boundaries of topical and transdermal drug delivery—helping clients transform novel formulations into successful, patient-centric therapies.

Key Milestones
2006
Opened our first standalone facility in Guildford, UK
2015
Established a North American testing and development facility in Durham, NC, to support growing client demand
2018
Secured Ampersand Capital investment, fueling expansion
2020
Expanded our Durham, NC testing and development facility with a $4 million investment, enhancing formulation and analytical capabilities
2021
Opened a custom-built 97,000 ft² manufacturing facility in Durham, NC, to support large-scale clinical and commercial supply
2023
Achieved FDA approval of PAS, reinforcing our commitment to regulatory excellence
2023
Successfully shipped our first commercial drug product, marking a significant milestone in our manufacturing capabilities
2024
Strengthened our position with strategic investment from Bourne Partners
Merged with Tergus Pharma