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The mother of a teenager who took her own life after using an anti-acne drug has said proposed new safety measures will not prevent more deaths.

The family of Annabel Wright, from Ripon, North Yorkshire, believes Roaccutane was responsible for the 15-year-old's death in 2019.

Others using the drug have died by suicide or reported psychotic symptoms.

Helen Wright, Annabel's mum, said the measures proposed by the Commission on Human Medicines were "lip service".

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