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Last Updated: 05/06/2026
Labcorp Early Development Laboratories
Yorkshire
Founded 1974
Preclinical CRO for pharmaceutical and agrochemical drug development
Labcorp Early Development Laboratories is a major nonclinical contract research organisation operating from its Harrogate campus in North Yorkshire.
The facility provides preclinical pharmaceutical development services including safety pharmacology, toxicology, pathology, bioanalytical testing, and drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, supporting programmes from lead optimisation through IND/CTA submission.
The Harrogate site also specialises in crop protection and agrochemical product development, operating as part of Labcorp's global nonclinical network.
Company Notes
Previously Known As
Covance Laboratories Limited; Hazleton Laboratories
AKA / Aliases
Covance Harrogate; Labcorp Drug Development