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# sodium valproate

Last month
November 2023
12-year-old boy settles claim for €3.75 million over use of epilepsy drug in mother's pregnancy
The case will return before the courts in 2032, when the boy’s needs will be further assessed.
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Nov 16th 2023, 1:41 PM
This year
2023
Non-statutory inquiry into prescribing of drug that causes birth defects approved by Cabinet
Sodium valproate can cause serious birth defects and developmental disorders to an infant if taken during pregnancy.
14.2k
9
Updated
Jul 11th 2023, 4:14 PM
Calls for redress scheme for children affected by drug that caused birth defects
A report by
Jane Moore
One solicitor told The Journal there will be “at least a decade” of litigation over sodium valproate unless a redress scheme is set up.
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Mar 12th 2023, 12:05 AM
13-year-old boy settles claim for €15m over use of epilepsy drug in mother's pregnancy
A settlement was also approved for the boy’s younger brother.
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0
Mar 2nd 2023, 2:25 PM
Last year
2022
Irish families impacted by valproate scandal welcome French court ruling allowing class action
The move in France comes as Irish families await a long-promised inquiry into the use of the drug here.
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3
Jan 7th 2022, 6:00 AM
All time
Families still waiting for inquiry into use of drug that causes birth defects
A report by
Maria Delaney
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly committed to an inquiry over a year ago, reports Noteworthy.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly committed to an inquiry a year ago, reports Noteworthy's Maria Delaney
The 'vast majority' of the recommended services for affected children have not been put in place
Four nurses - a key measure to 'reduce harm in the future' - are still not appointed
40.7k
24
Dec 27th 2021, 12:05 AM
Valproate scandal: Parents feel failed by State over drug that harmed their children
Noteworthy finds that pleas for help from women impacted by valproate (Epilim) continue to be dismissed.
53.3k
9
Apr 16th 2021, 12:01 AM
Donnelly commits to inquiry into anti-epilepsy drug linked to birth defects
Valproate-containing medicines can cause birth defects and developmental disorders.
19.0k
24
Nov 24th 2020, 10:50 AM
Women 'dismissed' by doctors over mesh and epilepsy drug fears 'deserve apology'
Irish patient groups call for a State apology and similar inquiries here following the publication of a UK report.
21.9k
9
Jul 8th 2020, 12:02 AM
Survey finds one in six women taking epilepsy medication don’t know the risk it poses to pregnancy
The HSE has estimated that up to 1,250 children may have been impacted in Ireland.
11.2k
8
Jul 3rd 2020, 5:51 PM
'We shouldn't have to beg': Irish mothers' fight to be heard on drug linked to birth defects
Women who took an epilepsy drug while pregnant say they were not told it could harm their babies.
19.1k
12
Nov 18th 2017, 12:05 AM