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Mums v Big Pharma

Two mums from north west England tell their story of taking on a drugs company, doctors and the government; fighting a scandal that led to at least 20,000 babies being born disabled.

Two mums from north west England tell the story, based on their experience, of taking on a drugs company, doctors and the government, fighting a scandal that led to at least 20,000 babies being born disabled - the truly shocking scandal of sodium valproate.

The film reveals, for the first time, the 鈥楧avid v Goliath鈥� battle as they search for answers and fight for justice for their children.

Release date:

59 minutes

On TV

Next Monday 21:00

Resources and information about sodium valproate

91福利社 Action Line: Epilepsy
Organisations offering help and support for people living with epilepsy.


Information about how sodium valproate treats epilepsy and bipolar disorder and prevents migraine, and how to take it.


Information about the risks and rules of taking sodium valproate.

Credits

Role Contributor
Featured Artist Janet Williams
Featured Artist Emma Murphy
Director Lottie Gammon
Producer Laura Smith
Producer Ben Gale
Producer Tammy Hale
Composer Louis Dodd
Production Manager Caroline McGuire

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