SCM Pharma has been named the winner of the Science & Technology Award at the North East Business Award for the UK’s Northumberland and Tyneside region. The company, which as has significantly expanded operations in the past year, was commended for its commitment to innovation relating to its aseptic processing and filling capabilities.
 
Dianne Sharp, managing director at SCM Pharma, said, “This is without doubt the most significant award we have won to date and is a reflection on the commitment of every single member of the team across the business in helping us become one of the leading sterile contract manufacturers in the world. Given we are proud ambassadors for the science and technology industry in the UK, it feels extra special to win in this category. This tops off a superb year for SCM Pharma and long may the success and growth continue.”
 
SCM recently invested more than $775,000 in new vial filling equipment at its manufacturing facility to accommodate contracts for clinical trials and the supply of licensed drugs in niche markets. The company also launched its in-house formulation development capability last year after acquiring new facilities for developmental services for liquid formulations including emulsions and suspensions for parenteral, oral and topical administration.