Dozens of families in High Court over prescription of Epilim during pregnancy

On Wednesday, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly met with families adversely affected by the prescription of Epilim during pregnancy, and announced that the inquiry will begin shorty. Picture: Bryan Brophy

Some 44 families are either in the High Court or preparing for cases over prescribing of epilepsy medication containing sodium valproate during pregnancy, a solicitor has said.

So far, four families have concluded cases, including in December 2022 when a Co Carlow teenager settled a case without admission of liability for €12m.