Torbay Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit appoints md

Dr Nick Frampton to run the unit

The UK’s South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Nick Frampton as managing director of the Torbay Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit (PMU), which produces licensed pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical specials and medical devices.

Frampton joins the firm from Advanced Medical Solutions Group, where he was vice president of sales and marketing and contributed to a period of double-digit growth. He has formerly held quality, technical and commercial roles at West Pharmaceutical Services, Ernest Jackson and Banner Pharmacaps.

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