16th May 2006 07:00
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC16 May 2006 GW PHARMACEUTICALS PLC ("GW" or "the Company") Appointment of Adviser Porton Down, UK, 16 May 2006 - GW Pharmaceuticals plc (AIM: GWP) is todaypleased to announce the appointment of Investec Bank (UK) Limited as NominatedAdviser and Broker to the Company with immediate effect. Enquiries: GW Pharmaceuticals plc Today: +44 (0)20 7831 3113Dr Geoffrey Guy, ChairmanJustin Gover, Managing Director Investec Tel: +44 (0)20 7597 5000Michael Lacey-SolymarPatrick Robb Financial Dynamics Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113David YatesSarah MacLeod Notes to Editors About GW Pharmaceuticals GW was founded in 1998 and listed on the AiM, a market of the London StockExchange in June 2001. Operating under license from the UK Home Office, thecompany is developing cannabis-derived pharmaceutical products for patients withmultiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain, cancer pain, spinal cord injury,rheumatoid arthritis, and other severe medical conditions. GW has assembled a team of over 100 scientists with extensive experience indeveloping both plant-based prescription pharmaceutical products and medicinescontaining controlled substances. GW is dedicated to developing treatmentoptions that alleviate pain symptoms in patients who suffer from seriousailments. For further information, please visit the Company's website: www.gwpharm.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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