Adverse Drug Reactions and the Yellow Card Scheme: Responsibilities for UK Pharmacy Professionals

Handling complaints and patient safety Pharmacist and technician responsibilities Safe dispensing practices
Contents hide
1 Legislative and Regulatory Framework
2 What is an Adverse Drug Reaction?
3 The Yellow Card Scheme
4 When Should a Yellow Card Be Submitted?
5 Role of the Pharmacist
6 Importance of Reporting
7 Professional Responsibilities
8 Key Risks in Practice
9 Summary

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant cause of patient harm and represent an important area of professional responsibility for pharmacy teams. In the UK, the reporting of suspected ADRs is primarily carried out through the Yellow Card Scheme, operated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Pharmacists play a key role in…

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