BIOPHARM (UK) LIMITED

Business Description

Biopharm Leeches - the biting edge of science. Based in Hendy, South Wales (UK), Biopharm supplies leeches worldwide to hospitals and research laboratories. Thousands of patients owe the successful reattachment of body parts to miraculous technological advances in plastic and reconstructive surgery; at least some of these operations might have failed if leeches had not been reintroduced into the operating room. The appendages reattached include fingers, hands, toes, legs, ears, noses and scalps. Biopharm also supply leeches as bait for catfish fishing in the UK. Biopharm is the pioneer in medical leech provision and has nurtured the renaissance of leeches in modern surgery. Leeches today are used in plastic and reconstructive surgery worldwide as well as successful ongoing research into relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis. Biopharm is an international company based in Hendy, South Wales, UK. Established originally in 1812, it moved to its current base in 1984. Biopharm is the first leech farm of its kind and we are innovators in the cultivation of hirudo medicinalis, currently producing the majority of leeches used in modem medicine worldwide. Our leeches are maintained in as sterile and pure environment as is possible, we continually invest in technology which includes ultraviolet light sterilization, reverse osmosis, activated carbon absorption and foam fractionating. These processes ensure that Biopharm Leeches are of the highest clinical standard.