Research and analysis

Bioscience and health technology database: annual report 2014

Sixth annual report analysing the updated 2014 dataset from the bioscience and health technologies database.

From:
Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and Office for Life Sciences
Published
26 March 2015
Last updated
15 May 2015 — See all updates

Documents

Strength and opportunity 2014: the landscape of the medical technology, medical biotechnology, industrial biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors in the UK: annual update - March 2015

Ref: BIS/15/224

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Strength and opportunity 2014: data behind the charts

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UK life sciences infographic: Strength and Opportunity 2014

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UK medical biotechnology sector infographic: Strength and Opportunity 2014

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UK medical technology sector infographic: Strength and Opportunity 2014

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UK pharmaceutical sector infographic: Strength and Opportunity 2014

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Details

This annual report analyses the updated 2014 dataset from the bioscience and health technology database. The data relates to companies that are active in the UK in 4 life sciences sectors:

  • medical technology
  • medical biotechnology
  • pharmaceuticals
  • industrial biotechnology

This report shows that the UK life science industry:

  • employs an estimated 183,000 people across the UK
  • generates a combined estimated turnover of £56bn
  • comprises nearly 4,398 companies

Updates to this page

Published 26 March 2015
Last updated 15 May 2015 + show all updates

  1. Figures 23 (p38) and IVc (p63) have been amended and data behind the charts added.

  2. First published.

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