Manufacturing Today Issue - 245 February 2026 | Page 200

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▼ Mark Andrews, Chief Quality and Technical Officer
drugs during surgery for very sick patients,” he explains.“ We manufacture a drug called Metaraminol, which is used as a vasopressor during operations to raise the patient’ s blood pressure if it drops. We also make ingredients for artificial feed products( TPN) to provide all the required electrolytes and nutrients for nil-by-mouth patients. It’ s critical that these products are sterile, meet the highest regulatory standards, and comply with all the requirements in terms of purity and safety.”
Investment from North Edge Capital LLP has allowed the company to fund more novel technologies, including automated inspection equipment for difficult to inspect containers and utilization of plastic vials.“ This reduces the use of glass, which is more environmentally friendly and lowers the risk from elements such as aluminum for patients,” Mark continues.“ We can recycle the plastic while increasing our scale, product range, and our
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