Drug Safety Update

#MedSafetyWeek (2 to 8 November 2026): Don't ignore suspected side effects, report them! Updates to the Yellow Card website and app

Issued 26 Oct 2026

Read and act on the official notice on GOV.UK

The MHRA's summary

The annual #MedSafetyWeek campaign is taking place from 2 to 8 November 2026 to promote the importance of reporting side effects from medicines and medical device incidents. This year's theme is ‘Side effects: don't ignore them, report them!’

MHRA's audience tags: All specialties

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