The forgotten Thalidomide (birth defects in 60s/70s)

This isn't about Thalidomide flappergirl it is just saying that the effect of Primodos was similar to that of Thalidomide.

I always thought thalidomide was prescribed for morning sickness. I had no idea it was used for pregnancy testing, nor that it was available over the counter. Utterly horrific.

I must admit I have no idea whether there was every any compensation or acknowledgement with regard to the drug.