Locations

Sligo, Ireland Contract Manufacturing Capabilities

AbbVie’s Sligo facility is situated in northwest Ireland, approximately 130 miles from Dublin. It is one of the newest plants in AbbVie’s portfolio, having begun operations in 2003 and recent expansion in 2014-2015.

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This facility is optimized for a wide range of potent pharmaceuticals, along with new product introduction (NPI) and development, along with regulatory experts on hand to help guide the process.

Our highly qualified team specializes in potent API and drug product development at this facility.

The team partners with companies looking for services that range from small-scale process development through to bulk commercial manufacturing.

AbbVie’s 110,000 ft2 Sligo location houses a state-of-the-art high containment facility and dedicated quality control labs. It is optimized for a wide range of potent pharmaceuticals, along with new product introduction (NPI) and development, along with regulatory experts on hand to help guide the process.

The Sligo facility is a dedicated cGMP plant for potent active pharmaceutical ingredients and potent drug products, and is IMB, EU and FDA approved for both large-scale commercial manufacture and clinical trial supplies. It is capable of handling the highest classifications of potent compounds – with containment levels up to OEB 5 (OEL <1 μg/m3), among the highest for pharmaceutical manufacturers in Ireland and globally.

AbbVie’s Sligo, Ireland cGMP manufacturing expertise:

  • Potent
  • Tablet Coating
  • Massing Granulation (High Shear)
  • Massing Granulation (Single Pot)
  • Compressing Granulation (Roller Compactor)
  • Capsules
  • Direct Compression (Dry Blend)

Capabilities

Aseptic fill/finish has been added to our manufacturing capabilities in Sligo, Ireland.

The new liquid and lyophilization line is expected to be commissioned and validated late 2020, and will offer the latest aseptic containment manufacturing technology for biologics and potent fill/finish.

This addition strengthens our contract manufacturing offering by providing the advantage of bringing both biologic drug substance and fill/finish capabilities all under one service provider. This key advantage allows clients to leverage AbbVie’s integrated biologics manufacturing capabilities thereby offering clients reduction in time to deliver by as much as 25% while minimizing risk and logistics of multiple technology transfer.

An AbbVie CMO representative is eager to talk to you.

AbbVie CMO is a seasoned partner for all your contract manufacturing needs. Let’s start a conversation today. The future is a click away.