Net Asset Value(s)

FINSBURY WORLDWIDE PHARMACEUTICAL TRUST PLC

NET ASSET VALUE

Undiluted

The estimated un-audited net asset value, calculated in accordance with the
guidelines of the Association of Investment Companies, for Finsbury Worldwide
Pharmaceutical Trust PLC at the close of business on 13 March 2009 was 619.53p
(ex income) 624.36p (cum income).

Diluted

The estimated un-audited net asset value, assuming the exercise in full of all
of the outstanding warrants at an exercise price of 464p per warrant, was
587.57p (ex income) 591.42p (cum income).

Fully Diluted

The estimated un-audited net asset value, assuming the reissue of all of the
2,863,350 shares currently held in treasury, at the closing mid-market share
price on 13 March 2009 and assuming the exercise in full of all of the
outstanding warrants at an exercise price of 464p per warrant, was 584.74p (ex
income) 588.38p (cum income).

For and on behalf of the Board

Frostrow Capital LLP

Secretary

16 March 2009