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ION CHROMATOGRAPHY – PUBLISHED ARTICLE John Welch, Associate Director – Business Operations at Butterworth Laboratories, provides his perspective on the pharmaceutical industry’s development, innovation and adoption of ion chromatography, in an article entitled: The long road to acceptance: The slow adoption of ion chromatography in the pharmaceutical industry. To read this latest article published on Pharmaceutical […]
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Since 2023, Butterworth Laboratories has supported the Doris Butterworth Award at Kingston University. This award is given to the student who, in the opinion of the Chemistry Department, has demonstrated outstanding performance throughout their course in Analytical Chemistry. This year’s award went to Chaelan Rsheed, who graduated in January with an MSc in Analytical Chemistry. […]
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John Welch, Associate Director at Butterworth Laboratories, provides his perspective on the pharmaceutical industry’s development, innovation, and adoption of ion chromatography. To read this latest article published on Pharmaceutical Technology. Click here If you’re unfamiliar with how ion chromatography works, check out our Ion Chromatography overview page.
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MAKING PHARMACEUTICALS 2025 REPORT We’re pleased to report that this years Making Pharmaceuticals Exhibition was highly successful. According to the event organisers, the delegate attendance on the first day alone surpassed the total number of visitors for the event in 2024—a trend reflected in the volume of interest we received at our stand, with enquiries nearly doubling […]
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We’re pleased to report a highly successful experience at this year’s Making Pharmaceuticals Exhibition. According to the event organisers, delegate attendance on the first day alone surpassed the total number of visitors for the event in 2024—a trend reflected in the volume of interest we received at our stand, with enquiries nearly doubling compared to […]
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MAKING PHARMACEUTICALS 2025 We are again exhibiting at Making Pharmaceuticals and we look forward to seeing old friends and meeting potential new clients. If you are attending the event at the Coventry Arena, please come and talk to us on Stand 315 or, if you would like to arrange a specific time, email us. Sustainability is a key topic […]
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Butterworth’s Frank Judge explains the continuing importance of Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) in the analysis of herbal medicines and traditional remedies, particularly in quality control and substance identification. To read the article published in Pharmaceutical Technology, Click Here
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NEW GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY INSTRUMENTS We have now taken delivery of two new additional Shimadzu GCs which are planned to be installed towards the end of the month. This marks the final stage of a major Chromatography instrument upgrade. The package includes a Dielectric-Barrier Discharge Ionization Detector (BID), which has greater sensitivity than more conventional detectors and is able to detect […]
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John Welch is pleased to have just renewed his membership of the Research Quality Association (RQA) for another year. In an industry where quality and compliance are non-negotiable, being part of a professional body like the RQA is important.It offers access to a wealth of resources, including industry insights, training opportunities, and a global network […]
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In an article produced in collaboration with Pharmaceutical Technology, Butterworth explores the history of drug regulation harmonisation and what more needs to be done. Establishing the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) marked a significant milestone in the global regulation of pharmaceuticals. Originating from a 1990 meeting in […]
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We are delighted to announce that Butterworth Laboratories has been recognised with three Highly Commended awards at the prestigious Richmond Business Awards! The event took place on Friday, December 6th, 2024, at the iconic Twickenham Allianz Stadium. These accolades are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible team, who consistently strive […]
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Butterworth explores the history of drug regulation harmonisation and what more needs to be done in an article produced in collaboration with Pharmaceutical Technology. Establishing the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) marked a significant milestone in the global regulation of pharmaceuticals. Originating from a 1990 meeting in […]
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With World Mental Health Day falling on 10 October 2024, Butterworth Laboratories is embracing the entire month of October as an opportunity to raise awareness and promote well-being among our staff. We understand the importance of mental health and want to ensure all staff feel supported, heard, and equipped with the tools to manage their well-being. Throughout […]
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High-performance liquid chromatography can highlight the presence of 16 free amino acids in a sample better than its thin-layer chromatography counterpart. For decades, the determination of ninhydrin-positive substances (NPS) in amino acids relied on thin-layer chromatography (TLC). However, since 2013, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) has progressively replaced TLC in the European Pharmacopoeia due to its […]
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Following a successful trial last term, Butterworth Labs is set to extend its partnership with Kingston University. Starting in October 2024, students pursuing Chemistry and Pharmaceutical-related degrees will be welcomed to Butterworth Labs’ Teddington site. During their visit, students will participate in a presentation about the lab’s work, take a guided tour of the facilities, […]
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