Compensate people who have been harmed by sodium valproate

There has been a campaign for justice for those harmed by the epilepsy drug sodium valproate since 2012, with over 2000 people seeking compensation and recognition of the damages caused by valproate in pregnancy.

411 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Tuesday 19th November 2024
Last 24 hours signatures
118
Signature Deadline
Monday 19th May 2025
Estimated Final Signatures: 3,769

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The Independent Medicine and Medical Devices Review recommends a redress scheme for those who have experienced harm as a result of valproate. The Hughes report discusses eligibility and costings and was given to the Government in February 2024. Families continue to wait, 9 months on, and we ask for urgent action.


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