St Marys Pharmaceutical Unit

St Mary's Pharmaceutical Unit (SMPU) is a specialized pharmaceutical manufacturing organization based in Cardiff, Wales, and is part of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. It operates as a major provider of "Specials"—unlicensed medicinal products tailored to specific patient needs—and offers comprehensive contract manufacturing services. SMPU holds MHRA licenses for the production of sterile and non-sterile medicines, including liquids, ointments, and creams. The unit also supports clinical research by manufacturing investigational medicinal products (IMPs) and providing packaging and labeling services for clinical trials. As an NHS-hosted unit, it serves both the public health sector and private pharmaceutical clients across the United Kingdom.