Pharmaceutical Analytical Testing Services & Raw Material Testing
By Exeter Analytical (UK) Ltd in Coventry
For pharmaceutical companies across the UK, Exeter Analytical (UK) Ltd is a trusted contract laboratory partner for pharmaceutical testing. Established in 1994 and UKAS accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, we have supported the pharmaceutical industry for over 30 years, providing pharmaceutical analytical testing services across the full drug development and manufacturing lifecycle.
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As a specialist pharmaceutical analytical laboratory based in Coventry, our contract testing services are tailored to support robust Quality Control (QC), accurate raw material testing, and regulatory compliance – helping you get reliable results, fast.
CALL OUR TEAM ON 024 7632 3223 FOR A QUOTE
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Pharmaceutical Analytical Testing Services
Pharmaceutical companies lead the way in developing, producing, and bringing vital medications to market. This intricate journey demands unwavering adherence to stringent laws and regulations, covering everything from drug patenting and exhaustive testing to ensuring patient safety, efficacy, and responsible marketing.
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Make Exeter Analytical your trusted partner for critical pharmaceutical analytical testing services. Much of our renowned reputation as a trusted analytical chemistry laboratory stem from our extensive Raw Material Testing expertise. We conduct thorough raw material release testing to the highest industry standards, ensuring the quality and suitability of ingredients for pharmaceutical production. Contact us to learn more.
Analytical Techniques for Pharmaceutical Testing
Explore some of the advanced analytical techniques we commonly employ for the testing of pharmaceutical materials, encompassing a wide range of chemical and physical analyses essential for product quality and regulatory compliance.
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ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy) – our primary technique for multi-element analysis, from major constituents down to trace-level elemental impurities
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CHN Analysis – for carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen content in organic materials and excipients
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Ion Chromatography (IC) – for inorganic ion and contaminant analysis
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Heavy metals testing – for regulated toxic elements under ICH Q3D and USP <232>/<233>
1. Elemental Impurities (Toxic Metals):
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Class 1 Elements:
Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb) -
Class 2A Elements:
Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni), Vanadium (V) -
Class 2B Elements:
Silver (Ag), Gold (Au), Iridium (Ir), Osmium (Os), Palladium (Pd), Platinum (Pt), Rhodium (Rh), Ruthenium (Ru) , Selenium (Se), Thallium (Tl) -
Class 3 Elements:
Antimony (Sb), Barium (Ba), Chromium (Cr), Copper (Cu), Lithium (Li), Molybdenum (Mo), Tin (Sn)
2. Major and Minor Elements (for composition and identification):
Beyond impurities, elemental analysis is also used to:
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Confirm the elemental composition of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and excipients as part of identity and purity testing.
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Quantify active ingredients if they are metal-containing compounds.
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Determine the concentration of specific elements in raw materials to ensure they meet specifications (e.g., specific minerals or salts).
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Assess the presence of other elements that might impact product stability or performance, even if not directly toxic. This can include elements like:
- Sodium (Na)
- Potassium (K)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Iron (Fe)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Aluminium (Al)
- Boron (B)
- Sulphur (S)
- Chlorine (Cl)
QC Release Testing & Method Development
We routinely undertake comprehensive QC release testing for pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates and finished products, with results delivered within 5 working days as standard. Our expertise extends to developing and validating robust analytical methods where established ones are unavailable, ensuring reliable, compliant quality control throughout your manufacturing process.
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Explore our dedicated QC Testing Services page for more on batch release testing, method development and method validation.
Why Choose Exeter Analytical for Pharmaceutical Testing?
Choosing the right pharmaceutical contract testing lab matters. Accreditation, experience and data integrity all affect how much confidence you can place in your results.
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As a UKAS accredited laboratory operating to ISO/IEC 17025, we provide pharmaceutical analytical services backed by documented procedures, independently audited processes and full traceability. This matters most when your data supports batch release decisions, regulatory submissions or audit compliance.
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Our pharmaceutical testing services are built around:
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Fast turnaround times, including 5-day QC release testing as standard, to keep your production schedule moving
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Independent, third-party verification for raw materials, intermediates and finished products
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Robust reporting, full traceability and data you can rely on for audits and regulatory submissions
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Support for investigation work, including out-of-specification (OOS) results and troubleshooting
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Over 30 years of pharmaceutical testing expertise across a wide range of sample types
CALL OUR TEAM ON 024 7632 3223 FOR A QUOTE
Ready to partner with Exeter Analytical (UK) Ltd for pharmaceutical quality control and raw material testing? Contact our team today to discuss your project requirements or request a quotation. We’re here to help.
024 7632 3223