It is crucial that issues with medicines and medical devices are reported to the MHRA, as this allows us to monitor the safety and efficacy of products, and take action if necessary.
This page provides links for information about reporting problems with medicines and devices.
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Reporting adverse drug reactions All effective medicines can cause side effects - also known as adverse drug reactions - which can range from being minor to being very serious. It is vital that if such a reaction occurs it is reported to the MHRA through the Yellow Card Reporting Scheme, so the MHRA can monitor products and take action if necessary. Reporting problems with devices All adverse incidents involving medical devices should be reported to the MHRA as soon as possible and serious incidents must be reported to MHRA by the fastest means available. |
Reporting suspected defects in medicines The Defective Medicines Report Centre (DMRC) receives and assesses complaints and reports of actual or suspected defects in medicinal products for human use and coordinates the necessary actions. Patients or members of the public who have concerns about the quality of a medicine should in the first instance refer the matter to their pharmacist or doctor, who may then decide to contact the MHRA. |
