Response to press comment

Phytopharm PLC 19 September 2001 19 September 2001 Phytopharm PLC Response to press comment Phytopharm plc ('Phytopharm') notes the article in today's issue of The Independent newspaper which refers to Phytopharm being 'poised to issue some negative news' regarding one of its drugs. Phytopharm wishes to make it absolutely clear that the story is entirely without foundation. It also wishes to point out that The Independent made no attempt to make contact with the Company regarding the veracity of this unfounded rumour. Enquiries Phytopharm plc Richard Dixey, Chief Executive Tel: 07867 782 000

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