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Advancing Topical & Transepithelial Therapies from Concept to Commercial

MedPharm partners with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to develop, test, and manufacture topical and transepithelial products — reducing risk and accelerating the path to patients.

Expertise Across Multiple Routes of Delivery

Integrated Solutions

End-to-End Capabilities

Comprehensive End-to-End Capabilities

Early phase
Late phase
Commercial phase
Analytical & Testing Services

Analytical & Testing Services

Analytical and testing services to support early development, method development, and characterization, delivering reliable data to guide formulation decisions.

Formulation Development

Formulation Development

Formulation development for topical and transdermal products, optimizing delivery, stability, and performance from the earliest stages.

In Vitro Performance Testing (IVRT/IVPT)

In Vitro Performance Testing (IVRT/IVPT)

IVRT, IVPT, and Research Biology models to evaluate drug release, permeation, and pharmacological activity, supporting formulation development and regulatory strategy.

Process Development & Scale-Up

Process Development & Scale-Up

Process development and scale-up to translate formulations from lab to manufacturing, ensuring robust and reproducible performance.

Technology Transfer

Technology Transfer

Seamless technology transfer to manufacturing, ensuring process consistency, knowledge continuity, and efficient scale-up.

Validation Studies

Validation Studies

Validation studies to confirm process performance, product quality, and readiness for regulatory submission and commercialization.

Commercial Manufacturing

Commercial Manufacturing

Scalable GMP manufacturing for semi-solid and liquid drug products, supporting consistent, high-quality commercial supply.

Stability & Shelf-Life Testing

Stability & Shelf-Life Testing

ICH-compliant stability studies to support product shelf-life, regulatory submissions, and ongoing commercial supply.

Packaging & Serialization

Packaging & Serialization

Packaging and serialization solutions to support product integrity, compliance, and global distribution requirements.

Diverse Delivery Routes

Diverse Delivery Routes Expertise

Dermal & Transdermal

Dermal & Transdermal

Targeted dermal and transdermal delivery to the skin for local and systemic action (e.g., inflammation, infection, or barrier repair). Expertise in optimizing formulation penetration, retention, and patient experience for creams, gels, and patches.

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Ungual

Ungual

Niche delivery routes for difficult-to-penetrate tissues. MedPharm offers proprietary nail permeation models and specialized testing platforms for scalp/follicular delivery and keratinized tissue applications.

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Ophthalmic

Ophthalmic

Sterile or preservative-containing formulations for ocular delivery. Expertise in particle suspension stability, viscosity control, and packaging compatibility for drops, gels, and sprays.

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Otic

Otic

Specialized formulations for treating outer and middle ear conditions. Focus on retention, comfort, and antimicrobial performance in dose forms like drops, foams, and gels. Custom models support precise...

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Respiratory (Nasal & Lung)

Respiratory (Nasal & Lung)

Fast-acting, non-invasive delivery directly to the lungs through nasal routes, enabling rapid onset, reduced systemic side effects, and effective treatment of respiratory and systemic conditions.

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Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal

Advancing Formulations for Localized and Systemic GI Therapies At MedPharm, we specialize in the development of innovative drug products targeting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, with expertise spannin...

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Vaginal

Vaginal

Developing topical formulations, patches, and applications for women’s health, including delivery for vaginal, cervical, vulvar, and perineal tissues.

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Mucosal

Mucosal

Formulations for direct absorption through sensitive and highly vascularized mucosa. Includes compatibility testing, retention optimization, and patient-centric dose forms like gels, foams, and suppositories.

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Why Choose

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Accelerated Path to Approval

Our integrated development and data-driven approach support an efficient regulatory pathway, helping bring your product to approval faster.

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Proven Regulatory Confidence

Successfully inspected by the FDA with no Form 483 observations and a No Action Indicated (NAI) classification, demonstrating the strength of our quality systems and readiness for commercial manufacturing.

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Advanced Analytical & Performance Testing

Specialized analytical and in vitro performance testing, including IVRT and IVPT, generate data that supports confident development decisions and regulatory submissions.

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GMP manufacturing equipment for semi-solid drug production

Seamless Scale-Up to Clinical Supply

From pilot batches to GMP manufacturing, we scale topical and transdermal formulations efficiently across our UK and US facilities.

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Topical & Transdermal Expertise

Over 25 years of specialized experience developing complex topical and transdermal drug products across multiple routes of delivery.

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