This document discusses new developments in high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and the role of ultra performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) and nano liquid chromatography in pharmaceutical analysis. It begins with an introduction to HPLC and lists some new developments including UHPLC, HPLC-MS systems, and HPLC chips. It then focuses on UPLC, explaining that it can acquire results faster with more resolution compared to traditional HPLC. UPLC allows for more samples to be analyzed per system and scientist. The document concludes by listing references for further information.