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- As little as one adverse drug reaction (ADR) report can generate a safety signal, so every report counts.
- All healthcare professionals involved in patient care have a responsibility to report suspected ADRs.
- Reporting ADRs to the Yellow Card Scheme is quick and easy and can be done via the Yellow Card website or through the Yellow Card app (available on the App Store or Google Play). The MHRA has implemented Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to the Yellow Card website and app to enhance security to protect personal data.
- When reporting, provide as much information as possible. Only four pieces of information are required to submit a report: medicine name, suspected reaction (with as much detail as possible), at least one patient identifier and reporter details.
- Anyone can report an issue with medicines (including herbal or homeopathic), vaccines or nicotine containing e-cigarette and/or e-liquid to the Yellow Card Scheme. Healthcare professionals in Scotland should report issues related to medical devices (including blood glucose monitors, apps or insulin pumps) to the Incident Reporting & Investigation Centre (IRIC) and blood products to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.
- ALL suspected ADRs to new medicines and vaccines under additional monitoring (black triangle scheme) should be reported regardless of severity and if they are already included in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC). Information on black triangle medicines can be found in the BNF, BNFC or SmPC.