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UK biotechnology & pharmaceuticals opportunities

The UK is one of the world’s most attractive locations for international pharmaceutical and biotechnology operations.

UK companies account for 40 per cent of biotechnology products in the pipeline by European public companies.

Moreover, 45 per cent of new biotechnology drugs in late-stage clinical trials (Phase III) in Europe are from the UK.

The UK is also the world’s number-two pharmaceuticals exporter and, with R&D investment of over £3.3 billion in 2005, it ranks with the USA and Japan as one of the top three centres for pharmaceutical research.

To read our Inward Investment Report 2008/9 in Life Sciences, click here.

Find the top 10 reasons for undertaking clinical research and trials in the UK.

Get information on developing regenerative medicines in the UK.

Or read case studies for international biotech & pharma companies that are already doing business in the UK.

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Showcasing the UK Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry

The UK is a centre of excellence and expertise for the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sector. View a short video highlighting the UK’s many successes in this field.