A NEW pharmaceutical company which spealises in making complex medicines for individuals has opened its doors in Basildon.

The £1million Waymade Healthcare facility, based in Miles Gray Road, on the Pipps Hill Industrial Estate, has created 14 new jobs in the area.

The purpose-built facility features manufacturing rooms, quality control and microbiology laboratories.

It currently employs 14 people, but this is expected to rise to 28 workers by the end of this year.

The facility was officially opened by Dr Vijay Patel, chief executive officer of Waymade Healthcare.

The company makes medicines for patients who have special needs and are unable to take standard medicines.