Screening / Discussion

The Girl from Brest

Film based on Irène Frachon's book "Médiator 150 mg"

Mediator, marketed in 1976 for the treatment of diabetes but widely misused as an appetite suppressant, was widely prescribed in France and around the world. Withdrawn from the market in 2009 after a link with heart damage and pulmonary arterial hypertension was established by pulmonologist Irène Frachon, a lengthy trial followed, with the appeal verdict handed down a few months ago.

Irène Frachon's journey as a whistleblower and key player in this lengthy legal battle is the subject of a feature film that traces the ins and outs of this extraordinary health and legal saga.

Debate with Irène FRACHON
Pulmonologist, whistleblower in the Mediator affair

moderated by
Cécile LE GAL FONTES, Professor, University of Montpellier, LICeM

In the presenceof
Philippe AUGÉ, President of the University of Montpellier

Agnès FICHARD-CAROLL, Vice-President of the University of Montpellier, in charge of training & university life

Vincent LISOWSKI, Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Montpellier

Agnès ROBIN, Deputy Mayor of Montpellier, Delegate for Culture & Scientific Culture

Catherine SWARC, Lawyer

Pharm&Cie, Student Association