Why did thalidomide's makers ignore warnings about their drug?
- Written by The Conversation Contributor
Thalidomide was used by the pregnant women – the population that turned out to be most vulnerable to its risks.Reuters picturesIn the 1950s, German company Chemie Grünenthal developed a “wonder drug” sleeping pill that it marketed around the world as safe for everyone, including expectant mothers. This mild sedative was also...








