Statement re. Press Comment

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
17 April 2003



Issued by Citigate Dewe Rogerson Limited, Birmingham
Date: Thursday 17 April 2003

                                                               IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                           Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
                        Statement re: press speculation


The Directors of Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC ('the Company') note the speculation
in today's press that the Company has received a bid approach. They wish to
inform shareholders that no approach has been received by the Company.

Enquiries:

Simon Evans, Group Finance        Nick Rodgers            Katie Dale
Director

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC        Evolution Beeson        Citigate Dewe
                                  Gregory                 Rogerson
Tel: [phone]                 Tel: [phone]      Tel: [phone]

www.dechra.com

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