How to use the Yellow Card
The purpose of the Yellow Card is to report SUSPECTED Adverse Drug Reactions and Adverse Drug Events. There is a great concern that it is very much under used, by both professionals and the public. With concerns being raised regarding medicine safety from different disciplines there is a clear need to take a more pro-active role in our own health care. We urge you to use and promote the yellow card to this end.
How to use the yellow card - medicines
How to use the yellow card - medical devices
Your can also report:
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Defective Medicines (that are not of acceptable quality)
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Counterfeit Healthcare Products
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Blood factors and immunoglobulin products
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E-cigarette products
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Did you know?
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You can use your Patient Information Leaflet, that came in the box of your medicines to help.
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It is important to be thorough, and to include as much as you can.
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It is useful to report if you get a lot of colds - this shows your immune responses.
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If you take medicines regularly then you should receive a medicine review every year.
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If you take long term medication you can ask for a review with your pharmacist every year.
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