Sampled Renews MIA (IMP) License with MHRA Certification

Caroline Mitchell — Wed, 28 May 2025 23:12:16 +0000

Glasgow, UK – Sampled, a fully integrated analytical laboratory and biorepository, has successfully renewed and extended its Manufacturing and Import Authorisation of Investigational Medicinal Products (MIA (IMP)) license across all 3 UK sites and continues to be certified by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Clinical trials are an increasingly global endeavor. Collaborations between pharmaceutical companies, academic bodies, healthcare institutions, CROs, and CDMOs require a robust, highly regulated infrastructure for storing and distributing IMPs to international sites. Such infrastructure must ensure the safety and security of sensitive materials, achieve timely delivery, and maintain adaptive regulatory compliance.

Companies must partner with a MIA (IMP) licensed provider to meet these demands for import into the UK. This accreditation enables the storage and distribution of IMPs and facilitates the exchange of IMPs with other licensed entities through a Qualified Person. Finding an MHRA-certified partner who meets the highest standards of trust and quality is essential. Choosing the wrong partner can put clinical trials at risk through diminished IMP quality and regulatory non-compliance.

The recent MIA (IMP) license renewal and MHRA certification reinforce Sampled as a trusted, world-class partner for the storage and transport of IMPs. Our scalable storage and distribution solutions are built to support the evolving needs of organizations running global clinical trials, offering a safe, cost-effective, and fully compliant way to store and ship investigational materials through the UK.

“Sampled’s MHRA certification under our renewed MIA (IMP) license cements our global reputation for maintaining the highest standards of quality and control in handling clinical trial materials. On the back of our recent WDA licensing, this accreditation reinforces Sampled as a safe pair of hands for regulated storage and distribution at any scale, vindicating the trust leading pharmaceutical companies place in our capabilities.”

Mike Whatmough

General Manager UK, Europe & Global Technical Services, Sampled

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About Sampled

Sampled is a fully integrated laboratory and biorepository with industry-leading storage, sample management, multiomics, cellular services, and custom clinical kitting. Founded in 1999 as RUCDR at Rutgers University, Sampled operates facilities in the US and UK and is CAP accredited and CLIA licensed. Sampled is committed to providing the highest quality sample storage, processing, and analysis services that enable researchers to make new discoveries and advance human health. When combined with state-of-the-art biobanking facilities, these capabilities provide comprehensive scientific solutions that speed time to quality data.

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Sampled Obtains Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) Licensing, Expanding Storage Services to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sectors

admin — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:32:07 +0000

Glasgow, UK – Sampled, a fully integrated analytical laboratory and biorepository, has obtained WDA licensing from the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), enabling the expansion of robust distribution logistics and storage capabilities to the pharmaceutical and medtech sectors.

Safe and scalable product storage is essential for pharmaceutical and medtech companies to consistently meet market demand. However, building and maintaining large storage facilities for drugs, biologics, medical devices, and therapeutic products can drive up operational costs. Many products, such as flu vaccines, are only needed seasonally, leading to underused storage space and unnecessary expenditure. This makes outsourcing a cost-effective alternative to reduce CapEx. However, finding a reliable, WDA-licensed partner with the capacity to manage and store large volumes of inventory can be a significant hurdle.

WDA licensing, regulated by the MHRA, is mandatory for any organisation that stores or distributes human or veterinary medicines in the UK. This license ensures compliance with strict regulations, requiring that medicinal products are handled safely and maintained to high quality standards. WDA ensures customer protection by safeguarding end users from counterfeit products. It also mandates thorough documentation, which must be accurately maintained and stored for a minimum of ten years.

By obtaining WDA licensing, Sampled now offers a powerful new service covering distribution, returns, recalls, and secure long-term storage of medicinal products in two specialised warehouses (Cold 2–8 °C and Controlled Ambient 15–25 °C). This solution is ideal for large pharmaceutical manufacturers and is capable of handling substantial volumes while offering flexibility and reliability. Located on Scotland’s central M8 corridor, Sampled streamlines logistics across the UK and beyond, with key advantages for pharmaceutical and life science companies, including:

Eliminating CapEx and maintenance costs for new storage facilities
Scaling with demand so you only pay for what you need
Remaining up to date with technological advancements and regulatory requirements to ensure enduring quality and compliance