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Clinical Trials Services

Flexible, reliable and on time. We manage the supply of your clinical trials with the agility your study timelines demand, so your focus stays on the science.
Services
Clinical Trials Services
Flexible, reliable and on time. We manage the supply of your clinical trials with the agility your study timelines demand, so your focus stays on the

Clinical Trials Services – GMP IMP Manufacturing and Trial Supply

At NextPharma we operate an integrated clinical trial supply platform combining GMP IMP manufacturing, clinical packaging and labelling, QP release and global distribution within one organisation. Göttingen serves as the primary hub, supported by specialist sites across the network for dosage-form-specific requirements. 

If you are looking for a European CTS partner with the audit history, logistics infrastructure and regulatory scope to support a multi-country Phase I–III trial, you are in the right place. See how clinical supply connects to our pharmaceutical development capabilities. 

IMP Manufacturing for Clinical Trials

NextPharma manufactures investigational medicinal products across dosage forms using development-scale, GMP-compliant equipment. Clinical batches are produced at scales adapted to trial requirements, from first-in-human through to late-phase supply.

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Oral Solids and Capsules

Manufacturing of tablets, capsules, powders and sachets at clinical scale, including formulations developed in-house for direct transfer into clinical supply.  

Primary site: Göttingen (capsule filling, blistering, small-batch solids). 

02

Liquids and Semi-Solids

Clinical batch production of oral liquids, suspensions, creams, gels and suppositories.  

Primary site: Limay (liquids and semi-solids, batch sizes from 200 litres). 

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Ophthalmics (Sterile)

Sterile IMP manufacturing for ophthalmic solutions, including BFS single-dose and multi-dose formats. 

Primary site: Tampere (EMA and FDA regulatory status). 

04

Hormonal and Contained Products

Contained manufacturing of hormonal and high-potency clinical batches in dedicated facilities, including early-phase development trials.  

Hormonal tablets, gels, creams: Waltrop 

Xcelodose microdosing technology: Ploërmel 

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Softgel and Lipid-Based Formulations

Clinical production of softgel capsules and liquid-filled hard capsules, including high-containment formats.  

Softgel: Ploërmel  

Liquid-filled hard capsules and high-containment: Edinburgh (MHRA and FDA inspection history) 

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Modified Release and Pellet Technologies

Clinical batches incorporating pelletisation, coating and modified release systems for controlled delivery and taste masking.  

Primary site: Bielefeld (pellet extrusion, layering, modified release solids). 

Clinical Packaging and Labelling

Clinical packaging is performed at the Göttingen hub, with flexible batch sizes starting from 2 packs. Packaging operations are adapted to protocol requirements, including blinding, multi-layer labelling and combination product formats. 

Dosage forms covered
All OSD primary and secondary formats, sterile and non-sterile; secondary packaging for all dosage forms
Batch size
From 2 packs to several hundred thousand
Process options
Manual, semi-automatic, fully automated
Blinding
IXRS support, random list creation and adaptation, emergency letter creation
Special formats
Blister card packaging, combination products, PFS, autoinjectors, pens
Labelling
Multi-layer, booklet and wrap-around labels; translation and certification services
Import / Export
Importer of records (IOR), UK QP oversight, written confirmation and import licence into EU, QP-to-QP agreements
Distribution
Shipments to all clinical trial sites worldwide and direct to patient; temperature-controlled shipment; storage up to -160°C

For protocol-specific packaging requirements, solutions are defined on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the project manager assigned to your programme. Learn more about our packaging and labelling services at the Göttingen hub.



QP Release and Analytical Support
 

Clinical batch release is supported by integrated QP services and in-house analytical capabilities, covering the full scope of raw material testing through finished product release and stability. 

Service  Scope 
QP release  Clinical IMP batches 
Analytical testing  Raw materials, intermediates and finished products 
Method development  Development, validation and transfer 
Stability testing  ICH-aligned stability programmes 
Microbiological services  Environmental monitoring and product testing 

All analytical activities are performed within NextPharma laboratories, supporting both clinical release and long-term product development continuity. 

 

Comparator Sourcing and IMPD Support 

Our comparator sourcing team provides comparator medication for products where market circumstances, quota regulation or restrictions from the marketing authorisation holder make sourcing difficult. 

Global distribution of clinical trial material is managed from the Göttingen hub under controlled storage conditions, with dedicated customer service coordination for multi-country trial supply. 

Ambient  Standard warehousing 
Refrigerated  Cold chain distribution 
Frozen  Down to -80°C 
Controlled substances  Dedicated secure storage 

Distribution covers hospitals, pharmacies and patients across study countries. Repackaging and relabelling under GMP are available within the distribution workflow. 

 

Orphan Drug and Specialised Clinical Supply 

NextPharma supports orphan drug and rare disease programmes and low-volume clinical supply requirements as part of our standard clinical trials offering. 

Manufacturing and packaging processes are adapted to small patient populations, with aligned project management and documentation. 

Specific capabilities include: 

  • Flexible minimum batch sizes 
  • Adapted packaging workflows for specialised dosage forms or complex handling 
  • Coordinated documentation and regulatory support for orphan indications 
  • Kanban production for complex supply chains 

 

Read more about our orphan drug product supply and our adapted workflows for rare disease programmes.

Development network and site capabilities

Development activities are supported by specialist centres of excellence across Europe, each aligned to specific technologies and dosage forms.

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Network Support Across Clinical and Commercial Sites 

Göttingen coordinates the clinical trial supply programme, with specialist manufacturing performed across the NextPharma network where the dosage form or containment requirement falls outside the hub’s scope. 

Site  Specialist capability 
Tampere  Sterile ophthalmics 
Limay  Liquids and semi-solids 
Waltrop  Hormonal and contained products 
Bielefeld  Modified release and solids 
Ploërmel  Softgel and lipid-based formulations 
Edinburgh  Liquid-filled hard capsules and high-containment 

Explore our full manufacturing network and the specialist capabilities available across each site.  

Göttingen CTS – Primary Hub for Clinical Trial Supply

The Göttingen CTS site is NextPharma’s dedicated centre for clinical trial supply, combining GMP IMP manufacturing, clinical packaging, QP release and logistics under one roof. The site operates under EMA GMP standards and has an established audit history with major pharmaceutical sponsors. Capabilities at Göttingen include:  

  • Oral solid dose manufacturing 
  • Capsule filling, blistering 
  • Full secondary packaging and labelling 
  • Temperature-controlled storage  
  • Distribution 

Clinical supply strategies developed at Göttingen are aligned with eventual commercial manufacturing locations within the same network, supporting continuity across the product lifecycle without a change of partner. 

Share your dosage form, trial phase, target countries and packaging requirements with our clinical trials team. We will confirm technical fit, define packaging and logistics options aligned to your protocol, and outline QP release and regulatory scope for your programme. 

Discuss your trial supply requirements with our clinical trials team 

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