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<p>Pharmaceuticals are one of the UK’s top exports, valued at £20.3 billion in 2021,
employing more than 136,000 people with a turnover of £64.2 billion. In line with
the Export Strategy’s 12-point plan and as set out in the Board of Trade report on
Life Sciences, the Department pursues an ambitious, targeted and strategic approach
to promoting exports. This includes addressing market barriers, global defence of
free trade, running novel innovation challenges, publishing targeted international
sector-specific propositions and delivering focused export campaigns. These initiatives
have been and continue to successfully showcase the UK's pharmaceutical national strengths
to international audiences.</p>
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