About the Yellow Card scheme

The Yellow Card scheme is run by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), which safeguards medicines, vaccines, medical devices, blood products and e-cigarettes quality and efficacy in the United Kingdom. Through the Yellow Card scheme, the MHRA collects and monitors information on suspected safety concerns involving healthcare products, like side effects caused by a medicine, or adverse incidents involving medical devices.

Why report side effects to the Yellow Card scheme?

Everyone has a different genetic makeup and therefore it is very difficult to predict whether an individual will experience a side effect. Whether you are a healthcare professional or a member of the public, you can help others by reporting side effects which you or your patients experience to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme. Reports help us gain a better understanding of medicine interactions and safeguard patients through vigilant monitoring.

• What to report

• How to report

• What happens after a report is submitted

• What is being reported

• Case studies

We are unable to provide medical advice. Speak to your doctor, pharmacist or call NHS 111 if you are worried about your health.