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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 ‘David v Goliath’ battle as they search for answers and fight for justice for their children.
On TV
Monday21:00
Resources and information about sodium valproate
BBC Action Line: Epilepsy
Organisations offering help and support for people living with epilepsy.
NHS: Sodium Valproate
Information about how sodium valproate treats epilepsy and bipolar disorder and prevents migraine, and how to take it.
Epilesy Action
Information about the risks and rules of taking sodium valproate.
Organisations offering help and support for people living with epilepsy.
NHS: Sodium Valproate
Information about how sodium valproate treats epilepsy and bipolar disorder and prevents migraine, and how to take it.
Epilesy Action
Information about the risks and rules of taking sodium valproate.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Lottie Gammon |
| Producer | Laura Smith |
| Producer | Ben Gale |
| Producer | Tammy Hale |
| Composer | Louis Dodd |
| Production Manager | Caroline McGuire |
