Board Change

Phytopharm PLC
04 November 2005

                                                               3rd November 2005

                                  Board Change

Phytopharm announces that Dr G W Chong is to step down as a director and Chief
Financial Officer to pursue other interests.  This is expected to take effect at
the latest on 3 May 2006.


Enquiries:

Phytopharm plc
Dr Richard Dixey, Chief Executive            Phone:        [phone]
                                             Mobile:       [phone]



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