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Core Competence

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Proud to be one of 1,341 UK pharmaceutical manufacturers, driving innovation in Life Sciences across the West Midlands and beyond. We focus on developing high-quality non-sterile oral and topical liquid formulations, tailored to meet diverse client requirements.

Our facilities support the production of solid dosage forms, such as capsules and tablets, in small batches to cater to specific market needs. Sterling Pharmaceuticals’ commitment to quality and scientific rigour positions us as a trusted partner in delivering effective, compliant, and scalable pharmaceutical solutions.

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Manufacturing Capabilities

Over the past decade, Sterling Pharmaceuticals has experienced steady growth and expanded operations. By fostering an international outlook, recruiting highly skilled employees, and investing in state-of-the-art machinery, the company has greatly enhanced its manufacturing capabilities. Today, Sterling Pharmaceuticals is positioned to offer comprehensive manufacturing services on a global scale. Sterling Pharmaceuticals operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing and testing facility in Birmingham, fully licensed by the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency), an executive agency of the UK Department of Health.

The facility includes a purpose-built clean room complex designed for the manufacturing and testing of non-sterile liquid and semi-solid products. With the flexibility to produce batch sizes from 30 mL to 5,000 L for liquids and from 10 g to 50 kg for semi-solid products, Sterling Pharmaceuticals is equipped to meet a wide range of production needs, ensuring high-quality standards across all product types.

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Manufacturing Infrastructure

  • V blenders of various sizes (1.5L, 20L, 50L, and 200L) for precision blending.

  • Sachet filling machines for liquid products. 

  • Automatic carton coders for batch coding of cartons. 

  • V blenders of various sizes (1.5L, 20L, 50L, and 200L) for precision blending.

  • Sachet filling machines for liquid products. 

  • Automatic carton coders for batch coding of cartons. 

  • Giusti 1,000L and 500L process vessels, equipped with rotators, contra-rotators, emulsifying mixers, and Silverson mixers. 

  • Precision-engineered load cell systems for accurate manufacturing. 

  • Standalone Silverson homogenisers for batch sizes between 10L and 100L.

Testing Capabilities


At Sterling Pharmaceuticals manufacturing operations are complemented by in-house testing facilities designed to ensure the highest levels of quality and compliance. All testing processes are conducted in accordance with ICH guidelines, using advanced equipment to guarantee product stability, safety, and performance. These testing processes ensure that every product meets strict regulatory standards and customer expectations, maintaining Sterling Pharmaceuticals reputation for quality and reliability.

  • Agilent HPLC machines with DAD and RI detectors for chemical analysis.

  • UV spectrophotometers to measure ultraviolet light absorption. 

  • Karl Fischer titrators for precise moisture determination. 

  • Dissolution and disintegration baths to evaluate tablet performance. 

  • Hardness and friability testers for assessing the physical integrity of solid dosage forms. 

  • Agilent FT-IR spectrometers for compound identification through infrared spectroscopy. 

  • pH and conductivity meters for testing solutions. 

  • Autotitrators for automated chemical titration. 

  • Stability chambers to simulate various environmental conditions and assess product durability. 

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