Research and analysis

Bioscience and health technology database: annual report 2013

Fifth annual report analysing the updated 2013 dataset from the bioscience and health technology database.

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Strength and opportunity 2013: data behind the charts

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Details

This annual report analyses the updated 2013 dataset from the bioscience and health technology database. The data relates to companies that are active in the UK in 3 of the life sciences sectors:

  • medical technology
  • medical biotechnology
  • industrial biotechnology

It allows comparisons to last year’s information to see how these sectors are changing. It provides an overview of this highly innovative industry with over 4,980 companies, employing over 176,000 people and generating a turnover of over £52 billion.

Published 14 February 2014
Last updated 6 March 2014 + show all updates
  1. Added spreadsheet with data behind the charts in the report.

  2. First published.