Change of Adviser

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
11 February 2003




Issued by Citigate Dewe Rogerson, Birmingham
Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2003

                                                               Embargoed: 7.00am



                           Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
                             New Adviser Appointed



Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC announces the appointment of Evolution Beeson Gregory
Limited as its Stockbroker and Financial Adviser with immediate effect.




Enquiries:
Ian Page                                           Nick Rodgers
Chief Executive                                    Director - Corporate Finance
Dechra(R) Pharmaceuticals PLC                      Evolution Beeson Gregory
Tel: [phone]                                  Tel: [phone]
www.dechra.com




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