RNS Number:2808K
Bioquell PLC
23 April 2003


TO: CITY EDITORS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                                                   23 April 2003

                                  BIOQUELL PLC

                          GRANT OF OPTIONS TO DIRECTORS


On 22 April 2003, BIOQUELL PLC (the "Company") granted the following directors
share options, pursuant to the Company's share option schemes, at an exercise
price of 84p per ordinary share:

Nicholas Adams                                                          50,000
Mark Bodeker                                                           100,000

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Enquiries:
Mark Bodeker                      BIOQUELL PLC                01264 835 900



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