New Torbay pharma manufacturing unit officially opened

A new £26 million pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Paignton, Devon, has been officially opened by Torbay Pharmaceuticals, which is a part of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

The opening ceremony was celebrated with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by the NHS Trust’s chairman — Sir Richard Ibbotson in the presence of staff and other partners.

Ibbotson said: “We are incredibly proud of Torbay Pharmaceuticals and all that they have achieved over the years. Not only have they created a range of highly skilled career opportunities, but they generate income which directly supports the health and care of local people. This is a first-rate example of what innovation in the NHS can contribute to local communities.

“These fabulous new facilities offer a modern, class-leading environment which will enable Torbay Pharmaceuticals to further grow and flourish. I, on behalf of the Trust Board, cannot thank everyone enough for their hard work in seeing this superb project come to fruition.”

“Torbay Pharmaceuticals is proud to be such a successful part of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Being part of the NHS enables us to have our finger on the pulse of healthcare needs and respond appropriately with new products, plugging shortages and anticipating the latest developments in medical science,” added Emma Rooth, managing director of Torbay Pharmaceuticals.

“Since the establishment of the original pharmaceutical department at Torbay Hospital back in the 1970s, we have grown from strength to strength to meet not only our local population’s needs, but also the needs of the wider NHS and health care providers globally,” she continued. “The official opening of our new class-leading sterile product facility is a very exciting time for Torbay Pharmaceuticals. By strengthening our production capabilities and ensuring the delivery of high quality products for our patients through this investment, we have created the platform upon which we can achieve significant growth for the organisation, its people and the region.”