Medpharm US – Stirrup Creek
CTM Supply & Commercial Production
4018 Stirrup Creek Dr
Durham, NC 27703, U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (919) 620 8500
Overview
MedPharm’s Stirrup Creek facility in Durham, North Carolina is a 100,000 square foot, state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing plant designed exclusively for liquid and semi-solid drug product development and manufacturing. Situated in the heart of the Research Triangle, this purpose-built site provides GMP-compliant services that meet the highest industry standards.
We offer end-to-end CDMO services for clinical through commercial production, specializing in:
- Semi-solid and liquid pharmaceuticals
- Small molecule drug products
- Biologic formulations
- Hormonal therapies
- High-potency active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs)
Our flexible infrastructure and scientific expertise make Stirrup Creek an ideal partner for innovative, complex formulations and niche therapeutic areas.
Facilities
Our Durham pharmaceutical facility features advanced infrastructure tailored to ensure containment, quality, and regulatory compliance across all phases of development and production:
- 6 ISO 8 GMP Compounding Suites for aseptic and non-aseptic operations
- 1 ISO 8 Hormone Manufacturing Suite, built for safe handling of hormonal APIs
- 1 ISO 8 High Potency (HPAPI) Suite with enhanced containment systems
- Comprehensive Fill, Finish & Packaging Services supporting multiple formats:
- Laminate tubes
- Aluminum tubes
- Jars
- Bottles
- Airless pumps
- Single-dose sachets
- Pledgets
These packaging options are ideal for topical, transdermal, oral liquid, and other specialty dosage forms.
Serialization & Regulatory Compliance
To ensure global supply chain integrity, MedPharm provides full serialization of finished drug products to meet DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) compliance requirements. Our serialization capabilities enable traceability and accountability across the distribution network, supporting both U.S. and international markets.
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Our Stirrup Creek facility is supported by fully integrated QA and QC departments that uphold cGMP standards and regulatory expectations. In-house laboratories manage:
- Raw material and finished product testing
- Environmental monitoring
- Microbial and chemical analysis
- Ongoing stability studies
With real-time batch review and data integrity protocols, we ensure product safety and efficacy from development

Laboratories
- Analytical Labs (2) – Advanced chemical and structural analysis
- Formulation Labs (2) – Product development and optimization
- Microbiology Lab – Contamination control and sterility testing
- Tissue Culture Lab – Cell-based research and testing
- Performance Testing Lab – In-vitro and real-world performance evaluation
- Histology Lab – Tissue processing and microscopic analysis
- Innovation Lab – R&D for cutting-edge advancements
- Glasswasher Rooms (2) – Precision cleaning of laboratory glassware
Key Equipment & Capabilities
- Chemical & Analytical Testing:
- 8 HPLC/UPLC systems
- 6 LC-MS/MS systems
- 2 Dissolution Chambers
- In-Vitro & Permeation Testing:
- 1,000s of Franz/Vertical Diffusion Cells
- 3 (32-cell) Flow-Through Diffusion Cells
- 1 (24-cell) Automated VDC System
- Biological & Microbiological Testing:
- 3 RT-PCR systems
- ELISA
- Tissue Processor & Microtome
- 6 Biosafety Hoods
- Facility Infrastructure:
- Backup Generator for uninterrupted operations