Depo-Provera contraceptive injection compensation

Defective medical product claims are brought when a medical product, such as a drug or implant, has caused harm because it failed to meet the safety standards the public is entitled to expect.

These claims are usually made against major manufacturers or pharmaceutical companies and enable you to seek compensation for injuries caused by an unsafe product.

Claims are pursued under the Consumer Protection Act 1987, which introduces strict liability for manufacturers. This means you do not need to prove negligence, only that:

• The product was defective (it did not meet the level of safety reasonably expected by the public).
• The defect directly caused your injury.

Depo-Provera and Sayana Press are long-acting contraceptive injections containing medroxyprogesterone acetate, a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone. They are prescribed to prevent pregnancy and are effective for up to 13 weeks per dose. Depo-Provera is typically administered in a GP surgery or clinic, while Sayana Press is a self-injection given under the skin, usually in the abdomen or thigh.

No full product recall has been issued in the UK. However, the MHRA has required updated safety warnings and advised clinicians to stop further injections if a patient is diagnosed with meningioma.

Research published in the British Medical Journal, and analysis by France’s National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety, found a significant increase in the risk of meningioma in women who had used medroxyprogesterone-based contraceptives for more than one year. The risk was found to be 5.6 times higher in long-term users compared to non-users. Meningioma is typically a non-cancerous brain tumour, but as it grows it can compress the brain and surrounding nerves, potentially leading to serious and life-threatening complications.

You may be eligible to claim if you were prescribed Depo-Provera or Sayana Press for more than 12 months and have since been diagnosed with meningioma. If you are unsure whether your situation qualifies, it is still worth speaking to us. We offer a free, no-obligation case assessment and will give you an honest view of whether you have a claim.

A group action – sometimes called a class action or group litigation – allows multiple people who have been harmed in the same way by the same product to bring their claims together. This approach is often more efficient and effective than individual cases, and can result in stronger outcomes for everyone involved. Each person in the group still has their own individual claim, assessed on their own circumstances.

Group action claims can take longer than individual personal injury claims, due to the complexity of coordinating cases for multiple claimants and the legal and medical investigation involved. The timeline will depend on the number of claimants, the evidence gathered, and whether the case proceeds to court or reaches a negotiated settlement. We will keep you informed at every stage and give you realistic guidance on timescales as your case progresses.

The key evidence for a Depo-Provera or Sayana Press claim will typically include your medical records showing your prescription history for medroxyprogesterone acetate, and records confirming your meningioma diagnosis and any treatment you have received. We will help you gather the evidence needed and will instruct independent medical experts to support your case. You do not need to have everything in place before contacting us – we will guide you through what is needed.

Time limits may apply to product liability claims, so it is important not to delay in seeking legal advice. In most cases, you have three years from the date you became aware that your injury may be linked to the product to bring a claim, but the rules can be complex. Contact us as soon as possible and we will advise you on where you stand.

From the moment you contact us, our Group Action team will be with you throughout the process. We will carry out a thorough investigation of your case, work with leading medical experts to build the evidence, and fight for compensation that reflects the full impact of your diagnosis. Where possible, we will also look to secure interim payments to help with immediate financial pressures during the claims process. We act on a no win, no fee basis, so there is no financial risk to you in bringing a claim.