Healthcare Specialist Announced the Formation of The Orthobiologic Institute, LLC

EL SEGUNDO, CA--(Marketwire - August 08, 2008) - London & Pacific Healthcare, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: LDPH) and (FRANKFURT: EGU) ("London & Pacific," the "Company"), the healthcare development specialist company, announced the formation of The Orthobiologic Institute, LLC ("TOBI") by London & Pacific Healthcare Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company.

TOBI will specialize in the development and management of specialty centers providing autologous transplantation of tissue (platelet rich plasma, stem cells) to address musculoskeletal diseases and conditions. These forms of treatment serve as alternatives and adjuncts to orthopaedic surgery. TOBI, the first such company of its kind, will work closely with existing high-end orthopedic practices and ambulatory surgical centers to roll out its strategy into this fast-growing market.

The size of the orthobiologic market focused on the knee and hip alone exceeds $1 billion annually and is growing at the rate of 20% per year. The CEO of TOBI is Dr. Michael S. Sinel and its Medical Director is Dr. Steven E. Sampson.

With offices in Los Angeles, London and Mumbai, London & Pacific Healthcare, Inc. is a specialist in the development and management of healthcare companies and organizations, worldwide. The Company website: www.lphealthcare.com.

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London & Pacific Healthcare, Inc. Michael K. Low 310-531-8226 mlow@lphealthcare.com

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