Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Public inquiry into the use of Debendox for pregnant women
Closed
52 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should launch a public inquiry into the use of Debendox for pregnant women during the 1950s to early 1980s. This should investigate what, if any, testing was done on the combination of the active ingredients (Dicyclomine and Doxylamine).
Many families who have been affected by this drug should finally have justice, and possibly compensation depending on the findings of the inquiry, for all of the pain and suffering that they have been through and will continue to go through due to their disabilities.
Timeline
| 26 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Oct 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
52
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
26 Apr 2021
Closed
26 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.