Slimming

Servier launches Paris appeal over Mediator ‘slimming pill’ scandal

It comes after the manufacturing lab was found guilty of aggravated deception and manslaughter in connection with the drug which has been linked to hundreds of deaths

Film for French doctor who blew whistle on fatal slimming pill scandal

Some five million people were taking the diet pill Mediator in France when Dr Irène Frachon told the drugs regulator that it could have fatal side effects. She was ignored. Jane Hanks talks to her about the repercussions and how the case hit the country

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Slimming

Servier launches Paris appeal over Mediator ‘slimming pill’ scandal

Film for French doctor who blew whistle on fatal slimming pill scandal

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