History

The Morningside Companies' Proud Past

Origins in Exports

1991 to 2004

Founded in 1991
Focus on supply to private sector export markets in developing countries
Established a reputation for excellence and reliability of supply with NGOs and major UN aid agencies
First UK Marketing Authorisation (2005): Metformin Tablets

Picture: The Morningside Team at their stand, during an International Exhibition.

Growth in the UK & Export Markets

2005 to 2012

Established a sales & marketing, Quality Assurance and regulatory presence in the UK
First third party contract supply order (2006)
Focus on niche, high-value molecules
50+ Marketing Authorisations secured
Growing infrastructure with the addition of three distribution centres
Building an international and UK distribution network

Picture: Morningside customers during an event in Guyana, South America.

Intellectual Property Led Growth

2012 to 2016

Morningside wins the Queen’s Award for Innovation: International Trade 2012
The Morningside companies establish a Research & Development capability.
- The first product launched with full IP ownership (Sodium Fluoride Toothpaste: 2015)
Completed substantial marketing investment to launch the Headline Brand range
Development of supply to NHS hospitals, driving high growth and consistent supply
Further investment in infrastructure and new GMP approved buildings

Picture: Morningside’s Distribution Centre, in Loughborough, United Kingdom.

Sector Leading Success

2016 to Today

Prime Minister Theresa May hails Morningside as ‘the best of British’ during a trade mission to India (2016)
Morningside wins the Innovation in Generics Award at the Pharmacy Business Awards (2017)
The Leicester Arena is renamed the Morningside Arena, as part of a major naming-rights deal (2018)
Focus on key therapeutic areas
Over 200 generic and branded licensed medicines in the UK and EU
Significant opportunity to expand into new global markets

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