Drug delivery and formulation
Scotland has significant strength in the field of formulation and drug delivery, in academia and in companies. As drug delivery is increasingly being associated with implanted delivery devices, Scotland, with a vibrant medical device community, is an excellent location to conduct collaborative developments in this area.
Drug delivery and formulation companies
Company capabilities within drug delivery and formulation are categorised under the following headings:
- Development of novel drug delivery platforms
- Drug delivery imaging
- Formulation development and manufacture
Academic research groups
Drug delivery and medical devices in Scotland
An increasing number of medical device companies have chosen to locate in Scotland joining those that are already profiting from a country that offers the best in people, research and development, regulation, distribution and support. As part of the European Union, Scotland is within the world’s largest single developed marketplace, offering the best possible market opportunities for ambitious companies.
The Doctoral Training Centre in Medical Devices at the University of Strathclyde has particular expertise in developing new drug delivery devices. Scotland is an ideal location for companies wishing to develop drug delivery solutions in combination with a delivery device.
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