The development of drugs, medicines and even supplements is a complicated and lengthy process, as each new product needs to be vigorously tested to ensure its safety and effectiveness before it is approved for sale.
However, despite this, there are still some drugs that fail to work as they are expected to, and not all side effects are evident at the point of licensing.
It is not common for drugs to be withdrawn in the UK after they have been approved for use, but on occasion this has happened, as in the case of the drug thalidomide.
If you've experienced serious, unexpected side effects after taking a drug, or the medicine you’ve been prescribed has not worked due to a manufacturing defect, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Learn more about prescription error claims