See the future of UK radiopharmacy
Eight times the capacity
Dunstable delivers eight times the output of a single UK Radiopharma facility today, designed to meet demand across the UK, both now and as PET/CT imaging continues to grow.
Reliability built in
Every critical system and piece of equipment is designed with duplicate back-ups, embedding redundancy and operational resilience throughout the site.
Nationwide reach
Strategically located beside the M1, Dunstable optimises transport logistics, enabling same-day delivery to PET/CT centres nationwide, from Truro to Carlisle.
Engineered for resilience
Dunstable combines state-of-the-art design with clean-room manufacturing, including:
Two high-performance & high-capacity cyclotrons
- Equipped with twin-proton ion sources supporting maximum bombardment optimisation
- Capable of producing 1110 GBq of 18F in two hours
- Potential to produce a variety of isotopes with liquid, gas, and solid target technology
Backed by global expertise
Siemens Healthineers operates a network of more than 60 radiopharmacies worldwide, including 18 across Europe, making us the largest provider of PET radiopharmaceuticals in the world. With over 20 years supplying radiopharmaceuticals in the UK, we bring the experience to deliver innovation reliably, safely and at scale.
Frequently asked questions
Dunstable is an 8X radiopharmacy, delivering eight times the output of a single Radiopharma facility today and supporting PET radiopharmaceutical demand across the UK.
The facility represents a £26 million investment in the long-term supply of PET radiopharmaceuticals in the UK.
The 8X Radiopharmacy will feature two high energy cyclotrons, multiple clean rooms and hot cells, an extensive quality control laboratory, and purpose built dispatch areas, all with duplicate backups for resilience.
Located beside the M1, the 8X Radiopharmacy is designed to enable same-day delivery to PET/CT centres across the UK.
The 8X Radiopharmacy adds to a global network of more than 60 radiopharmacies, including 18 across Europe, underpinned by over 20 years of experience in the UK market.