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thalidomide


Appointment of expert committee to assess drugs a “step in the right direction” after thalidomide tragedy, says 1963 AJP It’s July 1963 and the world is still reeling from the …

And Government re-opens thalidomide support program for those who missed out Thalidomide survivors, their families, loved ones and carers have received a “a full, unreserved and overdue apology” from Prime …

But publication concerned too much publicity around adverse effects “has caused public alarm” It’s August 1962, the sedative thalidomide has finally been prohibited from sale – ten months after a …

“Dark chapter” which led to launch of TGA to be commemorated by “site of recognition” in Canberra Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver an apology to Australians impacted by the …

A look back at some of the ‘health misadventures’ common in the earlier years of the 20th century, by Ralph Tapping  Health follies’ of the last century might otherwise be …