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Imuran is an immunosuppressive drug which can be prescribed in tablet form or given as an injection. It is used to suppress the immune system and prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ.
It is also used to treat various other conditions including severe rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune chronic hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, crohn’s disease and many others.
Imuran® contains the active ingredient, azathioprine, which is a carcinogen (promotes cancer) and causes skin sensitisation.
In 2003, a group of women formally employed by the manufacturers of Imuran®, GlaxoSmithKline, alleged that they had been injured whilst working on the production line at the plant in Dartford, Kent.
Each woman had been employed at the plant for ten years or more during the 1980’s and had each suffered cancer, miscarriages or babies born with birth defects. They stated that their health problems had occurred as a result of being exposed to large amounts of dust from the Imuran® tablets on the production line and the Health and Safety Executive became involved.
If you have been injured or have contracted an illness or disease as a result of your working conditions you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
All injury claims are subject to strict time-limits; therefore you should seek immediate claim advice. For more information about time-limits contact us or visit our questions answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all matters relating to personal injury and will be able to advise you as to whether or not you have a valid compensation claim. Our specialist lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a compensation claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.
If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for yourself. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.