cGMP Laboratory Services

cGMP Labs

PPD is a leading provider of cGMP laboratory services for all phases of the drug development process.

We offer:

  • Full range of laboratory services
  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • Highly qualified, experienced staff


The cGMP lab in Middleton, Wis. features established biopharm and inhalation analytical teams as well as traditional pharmaceutical services. We continually add new analytical capabilities, and we now offer synthesis and microbiological testing services.

We are also establishing a cGMP analytical testing lab in Athlone, Ireland. The lab will offer testing services in method development as well as validation, stability and quality control testing. The site is scheduled to begin operations by the second half of 2009.

The Middleton site, in turn, recently added 26,000 square feet to its state-of-the-art facilities. The new addition allows for the expansion of our inhalation formulation development capabilities. We have the capacity to produce up to 3,500 pMDI units per batch, using either cold or pressure filling processes.

Consistently rated excellent by our clients, PPD offers a full range of cGMP analytical laboratory services, including:

  • Biopharmaceutical (large molecule) testing
  • Customized, electronic and cumulative reporting
  • Extractables/leachables testing
  • Inhalation product testing
  • Method development and validation
  • Product and materials characterization
  • Protocol development and consultation
  • Quality control and release testing
  • Stability and photostability testing, storage and management
For more information about the cGMP analytical laboratory services PPD can provide, view our cGMP laboratory online tour.
Read an article on PPD's plans to establish a cGMP lab in Athlone, Ireland.
Learn about PPD's success with offering cGMP laboratory services.
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