The MHRA #MedSafetyWeek “Every Report Counts”
The One Millionth Yellow Card report and #MedSafetyWeek – every report counts – November 2 – 8 campaign has launched today. The MHRA would like to take this opportunity to ask you to please support the campaign.
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The aim is to raise awareness and increase reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions to the Yellow Card scheme. The MHRA will also be marking receipt of their millionth report, a significant milestone for the MHRA.
Please find a link to the MHRA press release issued today which you are welcome to share.
Other materials you can use are below:
- In the October issue of the Drug Safety Update (DSU) there is a Drug Safety Article published about the #MedSafetyWeek campaign.
- The Campaigns tab of the Yellow Card reporting website has animations from previous campaigns which can be reused and we have uploaded 3 new animations for this year’s #MedSafetyWeek.
- Please be sure to follow our official MHRA social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn).
- Please also retweet, share and like our posts throughout the week.
- Here is a link to the e-mail signature people can add to their own and crib sheet to use to help promote the campaign and encourage reporting.
- For more information on Yellow Card reporting there are some pdfs at the bottom of the following page, which also includes links to the e-learning modules which make great induction material for new starters and count for CPD credits for healthcare professionals.
- The Resources tab has other various downloadable materials you may find helpful (e.g. posters/presentations/guidance etc).
Please remember there is NO SAFE dose of Epilim (Sodium Valproate) in Pregnancy.
Finally, do NOT STOP taking your medication without your Healthcare Professional advice.