Yellow Card scheme for reporting side effects

Our redesign of the Yellow Card forms for reporting side effects, was part of the UK regulator’s drive to encourage patients to get involved in reporting the side effects of medicines. The MHRA had previously only accepted reports from health professionals. Building on a completed pilot scheme, and in parallel with a new computer system, we produced not only more user-friendly forms but a whole suite of materials to be used in pharmacies to explain the scheme and encourage people to take part. Click here for details.