#MedSafetyWeek: 4 – 10 November

October 30, 2024

All medicines can have side effects; in some people these can be severe.

Reporting an adverse drug reaction, if it occurs, makes the details of that reaction available to be analysed. This information can be used to add cautions and warnings. This knowledge can be used make sure the right medicines are given to the right patients.  This makes medicines safer for everyone.

Adverse drug reactions are reported online on the MHRA Yellow Card website and there is also an app. This feedback is crucial to ensuring medicines are safe.

For one week each year the Pharmacy department raise awareness of the reporting system and promote recognition and reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions.  The 2024 campaign will run from 4 – 10 November and will call on patients and healthcare professionals to report all side effects.

The Pharmacy department is raising awareness during this week (4-10 November) by running an information stand outside of Pharmacy and in the BTC,  joined by Pharmacy Foundation Trainees. Please join them to learn about the Yellow Card Scheme, take part in quizzes and find out how we can all play our part in making medicines safer.