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Primodos

Tuesday 28 January 2020 · 1 question

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Answered 1 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Patricia Gibson asked the Minister about recent representations regarding people affected by the hormone pregnancy drug Primodos.
  • The Minister confirmed that Baroness Cumberlege's independent review is examining the case of Primodos and will determine further action required.
  • The Minister stated that no date has been set for the publication of Baroness Cumberlege's review.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Patricia Gibson SNP North Ayrshire and Arran
NHS
Context

The hormone pregnancy drug Primodos was taken by around 1.5 million women in the '60s and '70s, leading to birth defects, miscarriage and stillbirth.

Question

What recent representations has the Minister received on people affected by the hormone pregnancy drug, Primodos? Can she confirm that if it is merited, she is open to establishing a comprehensive public inquiry following the publication of Baroness Cumberlege's review?

Answer from Nadine Dorries

Baroness Cumberlege's independent medicines and medical devices safety review is examining what happened in the case of Primodos and will determine what further action is required. Ministers will consider any recommendations very carefully, but we do not have a date for the publication of the review yet.

Answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not confirm openness to establishing a comprehensive public inquiry after the review's publication.

How: We Do Not Have A Date For The Publication Of The Review, But It Will Be Very Soon.

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