Father granted files on adverse effects of drug

AN Irish father who believes his son took his own life as a result of taking the drug Roaccutane has welcomed a decision by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to hand over information on adverse reactions to the anti-acne medicine from across the EU.

Liam Grant, a Dublin-based accountant, is expected to receive details about adverse reactions to the drug filed in all 27 EU member states from the EMA.

“It’s great news as it will complement similar reports we already have from the US and UK,” said Mr Grant.