Rutland Biodynamics is one of the UK’s leading specialist manufacturers of botanical extracts, herbal medicines, tinctures, creams, ointments and natural health products. Uniquely, our pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise is underpinned by our own biodynamic farm, allowing us to offer exceptional traceability, quality control and botanical integrity from cultivation through to finished product. 

Licensed by the MHRA (Department of Health) for the pharmaceutical manufacture of liquid and semi-solid preparations under current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) conditions (MIA 28255) Click here for copy of GMP Certificate, we provide contract manufacturing services for healthcare companies, herbal brands, practitioners, licence holders and product developers across the UK and internationally.

We manufacture a wide range of batch sizes, from small specialist runs through to medium and large-scale production, depending on process and product requirements.

Our heritage lies in growing medicinal plants using certified organic and biodynamic farming methods. We are audited by Demeter each year to check we comply with the Biodynamic principles Demeter – Biodynamic Federation Demeter International. This unique farm-to-manufacture approach gives us a level of control and understanding rarely found within the botanical manufacturing sector.

Many of the herbal medicines and botanical extracts we produce are made using fresh herbs grown on our own biodynamic farm, supplemented where appropriate by carefully approved and audited suppliers. This enables us to maintain high standards of quality, sustainability and consistency throughout the supply chain.

We offer:

• Bespoke formulations as per the customer’s requirements
• Mixing and blending extracts for finished products
• Botanical extract manufacturing
• Herbal tincture production
• Liquid herbal medicines
• Cream and ointment manufacture
• Semi-solid preparations
• Bulk manufacturing
• Private-label manufacturing on small and large batches
• White- label manufacturing on small and large batches
• Bespoke bottling and labelling services
• Product development and scale-up

All products are supplied using environmentally efficient and recyclable packaging wherever possible.

Since 2006, Rutland Biodynamics has been actively involved in the development and manufacture of licensed herbal medicinal products, including Traditional Herbal Registrations (THRs) under Directive 2004/24/EC.

We support clients wishing to market herbal medicines and food supplements for over-the-counter sale in the UK and provide expertise throughout the development, registration and manufacturing process. Products may be manufactured using herbs grown on our own farm or from approved external sources, depending on formulation requirements.

Our services include:

• Development of Traditional Herbal Registrations (THRs)
• Manufacture of licensed herbal medicines
• Regulatory support and technical documentation
• Own-label herbal medicine supply
• Contract development for new herbal products
• Manufacture of herbal ingredients for international markets

We are also retained by clients to assist in the development of their own THR applications and licensed herbal products.

Rutland Biodynamics manufactures a wide range of specialist cGMP ingredients for incorporation into finished products or private-label brands.

These include:

• Herbal extracts
• Fluid extracts
• Tinctures
• Botanical concentrates
• Creams and ointments
• Semi-solid preparations
• Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
• Intermediate products for further processing

An important part of our business is the contract manufacture of licensed medicines (PLs), active pharmaceutical ingredients and specialist botanical preparations for other licence holders and manufacturers.

Quality is at the centre of everything we do. Our manufacturing operations are supported by comprehensive cGMP quality systems and on-site laboratory facilities capable of carrying out an expanding range of analytical and quality control procedures.

Our services include:

• cGMP laboratory analysis
• Quality control testing from our MHRA approved laboratory including GC, HPLC, stability testing and microbiological testing
• Batch release support
• Qualified Person (QP) services
• Engaging in contract R&D under a Home Office licence.
• Supplier qualification and approval
• Supplier audit services in the UK and internationally
• Documentation and compliance support
• Delivery of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and excipients that adhere strictly to the rigorous standards outlined in the British, European or United States Pharmacopoeia,
• Global sales experience

We are qualified to conduct supplier approval audits both domestically and overseas, helping clients establish robust and compliant supply chains.

• MHRA licensed pharmaceutical manufacturer (MIA 28255)
• cGMP-compliant production facilities
• Certified organic and biodynamic farming expertise
• Farm-to-finished-product traceability
• Specialist knowledge of herbal medicines and botanical extracts
• THR development and regulatory support
• Flexible batch sizes from pilot scale to commercial production
• QP services and supplier auditing expertise

Whether you require botanical extracts, licensed herbal medicines, tinctures, creams, APIs, private-label products or regulatory support, Rutland Biodynamics offers a unique combination of pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise and biodynamic agricultural heritage.

Contact our team to discuss your project and discover how our MHRA-licensed cGMP manufacturing services can support your business.