Uniphar | Clinical

What Uniphar | Clinical does

Uniphar | Clinical is a clinical trial supply chain services provider operating as a division of Uniphar Pharma within the Uniphar Group. The company serves pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations (CROs), and biotechnology firms with an integrated suite of services spanning commercial drug sourcing (500+ comparator products), clinical packaging and labeling (including bottling, blistering, blinding, randomization, kitting, and multilingual label production), global temperature-controlled storage and distribution (covering cryogenic at -190°C through controlled room temperature, with DEA Schedule II-V controlled substance capability), overage management (returns, reconciliation, certified destruction), regulatory consulting (INDs, NDAs, CTAs), and direct-to-patient decentralized trial support. It operates GMP- and GDP-compliant facilities in Lelystad, Netherlands (3,000 sqm warehouse) and Garner/Raleigh, North Carolina (65,000 sq ft with ISO-8 primary packaging suites), and distributes to 160+ countries across Europe, North America, APAC, and MENA. Post-February 2026, the division was further consolidated through a strategic merger with BMclinical, the comparator sourcing business originally acquired by Uniphar Group in 2022.

The underlying technology platform includes a proprietary online inventory management system providing 24/7 real-time drug reconciliation visibility by site and study, automated temperature and humidity monitoring with alert protocols, a track-and-trace logistics system, and a preventive checkpoint IT system designed to detect and mitigate incidents pre-occurrence. The combined entity holds NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation and QAS certification, and provides Qualified Person (QP) services staffed by QPs in both the UK and EU to support post-Brexit EU GMP release of small molecules, biologics, ATMPs, and placebos.

Uniphar | Clinical generates revenue primarily through project-based professional services and transaction fees for clinical supplies, with comparator drug sourcing generating sourcing fees and product sales margins. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales targeting pharma, CRO, and biotech accounts across global geographies with inside sales handling inbound inquiries and project coordination. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific rather than publicly disclosed. The company is a private subsidiary of Uniphar Group, a diversified pharmaceutical conglomerate with reported $3B group revenue and 3,600+ employees across 180+ countries. Senior leadership claims a collective century of clinical supplies experience, and team members hold committee positions in industry bodies including the Global Clinical Supplies Group (GCSG) and the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance.

Name

Uniphar | Clinical

Legal name

BMclinical B.V.

Website

https://unipharclinical.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Uniphar | Clinical is a clinical trial supply chain services division of Uniphar Group, providing comparator drug sourcing, clinical packaging, temperature-controlled storage, global distribution, and regulatory services to pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and biotech firms across 160+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Trial Supply Services

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Clinical Trial Supply, Logistics & Vendor Management FSP (HLAGAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clinical Trial Pharmacy & IMP Management at Site (HLAGACAK), Pharmaceutical Labels & Patient Information Packaging (Labels, IFUs, Booklets) (IMALAIAK), Anti-Counterfeit & Track-and-Trace Packaging (Serialization, Security Features) (IMALAIAJ)

Keywords

• Clinical trial supply
• Comparator drug sourcing
• Clinical packaging labeling
• Temperature-controlled distribution
• Pharmaceutical logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Garner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Clinical Packaging & Labeling Services: Primary and secondary packaging, bottling, blistering, blinding, randomization, labeling and kitting services for clinical trial materials. QP services ensure EU regulatory compliance.
2. Commercial Drug Sourcing: Comparator drug sourcing through global network of manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers. Over 500+ products available. Revenue generated through product sales and sourcing fees.
3. Global Storage & Distribution: Temperature-controlled storage (CRT, refrigerated, frozen, deep frozen, ultra low, cryogenic) and worldwide distribution services. DEA controlled substance storage included.
4. Returns, Reconciliation & Destruction: Overage management solutions including drug accountability, reconciliation, temperature-controlled returns, and certified destruction services.
5. Regulatory Consulting: Regulatory consulting services including pathways, submission strategies, compliance requirements, document preparation (INDs, NDAs, CTAs), and audit support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Uniphar | Clinical provides integrated clinical trial supply chain services for pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and biotech firms. The company sources comparator and commercial drugs, performs cGMP-compliant clinical packaging and labeling, stores and distributes investigational products at controlled temperatures (from cryogenic to ambient) across 160+ countries, manages returns and destruction, and offers QP release and regulatory consulting. The legal operating entity is BMclinical B.V., based in the Netherlands, with a major facility in Garner, North Carolina.

Product overview

Uniphar | Clinical is a clinical trial services platform operating as part of the Uniphar Pharma division. The company offers an integrated suite of services spanning the full clinical supply chain lifecycle: Commercial Drug Sourcing (comparator drug procurement with 500+ products), Clinical Packaging & Labeling (cGMP-compliant primary/secondary packaging, kitting, QP release), Global Storage & Distribution (temperature-controlled storage from cryogenic to ambient, worldwide delivery to 160+ countries, direct-to-patient services), Overage Management Solutions (returns, reconciliation, destruction), Regulatory Expertise (IND/NDA/CTA consulting), Drug Development Accelerator, and Decentralized Clinical Trials. The company operates GMP- and GDP-compliant facilities in Lelystad, Netherlands and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Drug Sourcing Sourcing of comparator drugs and commercial drug supply for clinical trials through a global network of manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers, providing access to 500+ products and 25+ years of open market sourcing experience. For pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and biotech sponsors.
• Clinical Packaging & Labeling Primary and secondary clinical packaging and labeling services including bottling, blistering, blinding, randomization, carding/walleting, kitting, and multilingual label production, performed under cGMP-compliant QP services for EU standards. For clinical trial sponsors.
• Global Storage & Distribution Temperature-controlled storage (CRT, refrigerated, frozen, deep frozen, ultra-low, and cryogenic) and worldwide distribution to 160+ countries, with DEA Schedule II-V controlled substance storage, NABP accreditation, and direct-to-patient delivery capabilities for decentralized trials.
• Overage Management Solutions Returns, reconciliation, and destruction services including 24/7 online inventory management, temperature-controlled return kits, secure certified destruction of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and full documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Regulatory Expertise Regulatory consulting services covering regulatory pathways, submission strategies, document preparation for INDs, NDAs, and CTAs, and audit support for regulatory inspections.
• Drug Development Accelerator Integrated approach to clinical packaging and labeling that ensures a seamless, error-free process with scalability for local or global trials, designed to streamline clinical trial timelines.
• Decentralized Clinical Trials (Direct-to-Patient) Direct-to-patient services delivering investigational medicines and supplies directly to patient homes, with remote monitoring and patient support capabilities for decentralized clinical trial designs.
• QP Services Qualified Person services ensuring EU regulatory compliance for clinical trial product release, with QPs based in both the UK and EU to support post-Brexit compliance and release of small molecules, biologics, ATMPs, and placebos.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distribution to 180+ countries globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BMclinicalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026Uniphar | Clinical announced strategic merger with BMclinical to create a comprehensive clinical trial services platform. The combination integrates Uniphar | Clinical's packaging, labeling, storage and distribution capabilities with BMclinical's comparator sourcing expertise. The combined entity operates GMP- and GDP-compliant facilities in Lelystad, Netherlands and Raleigh, North Carolina. Distribution spans Europe, North America, APAC, and MENA.
• Decentralized Trials & Research AllianceminorOthersSome Uniphar Clinical team members are proud members of the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance, supporting the advancement of decentralized clinical trial methodologies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Movianto (PHOENIX Group): Movianto is a European pharmaceutical logistics and distribution specialist with significant clinical trial supply operations. It is a directly comparable peer in temperature-controlled clinical storage and distribution, particularly across Europe.
• PCI Pharma Services: PCI is a leading global clinical and commercial packaging, labeling, storage, and distribution provider serving pharma and biotech sponsors. It directly competes with Uniphar | Clinical across the full clinical supply chain, including direct-to-patient services.
• World Courier (Cencora): World Courier is a global specialty logistics provider focused on clinical trial materials, biopharma, and direct-to-patient services. It is a direct competitor in clinical IMP distribution and direct-to-patient delivery.
• Recipharm: Recipharm provides pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and clinical supply services including comparator sourcing and clinical packaging. It competes directly with Uniphar | Clinical in clinical packaging, labeling, and QP services.
• Marken (UPS Healthcare): Marken is a global clinical supply chain and direct-to-patient logistics provider specializing in biological sample and IMP distribution. It is a direct competitor in clinical trial storage, distribution, and direct-to-patient services.
• Almac Group: Almac provides clinical trial supply, packaging, labeling, QP release, and global distribution services to pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors. Its integrated clinical technologies platform and QP services are closely comparable to Uniphar | Clinical's offering.
• Sharp Services (Clinical): Sharp is a clinical and commercial packaging, labeling, storage, and distribution provider serving pharma and biotech sponsors. It directly competes with Uniphar | Clinical in clinical packaging, kitting, and global distribution.
• Catalent: Catalent is a major global provider of clinical supply services including packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and comparator sourcing. It is the most directly comparable peer to Uniphar | Clinical in clinical packaging and distribution.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain (Life Sciences): DHL provides temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics, including clinical trial supply, as part of its broader life sciences and healthcare supply chain offering. It competes with Uniphar | Clinical in global clinical distribution and storage.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (PPD Clinical Research Services): Through PPD, Thermo Fisher offers clinical trial services including clinical supply, packaging, and distribution alongside its broader CRO and pharma services portfolio. It is a much larger incumbent operating across the entire clinical development value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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