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DavidGrahamJones

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I was just wondering if everyone was aware of this scheme. In theory, if you have had any side effects from a drug, your GP will add the fact to the Yellow Card database. I get the impression that it doesn't always get done, I don't want to use the word rarely because I don't know, but I have my suspicions.

You don't have to be a doctor, members of the public can add their concerns.

https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/

It isn't limited to drug side effects, it also covers medical devices, counterfeit and defective medicines.

I was using it to look at statin side effects, at least some get reported.
 
It's been mentioned on here a few times. Personally, I've reported Lantus on it, and I know @donnellysdogs has reported Accuchek sets on multiple occasions.
 
Also used recently for reaction to resolor stomach tablet.

My reason: told GP,nothing marked on record.
That means if I went to anybody but that GP I would have to explain all over again.....
No way, the GPs shpuld be logging and reporting and they dont in the 10 munute or 3 minute telephone appt .

If reported to MHRA you can ask that your GP or consultant is informed. This then makes them put it on your records.

I have also let MHRA know of mechanical equipment, and admitting my body is the cause now of set failures... this is because this sudddenly happened after 5 years of perfect pumping. Its taken two years and 3 horrible attempts by 3 hospitals telling me to persevere....
Now Accuchek know for the last two years this has not been their fault (in two years I had not reported to MHRA as I thought it was somehow my skin)... i knew 6 years ago the sets were faulty.
This is important as the MHRA and doctors should realuse that patients (it wont just be me) can experience sudden failure with skin.
I had cancer too at the time that had not been discovered.. it may be the cancer,..I had cancer removed (supposedly) but still failures... so cause of skin is unknown. The fact it has happened to me the MHRA should be informed., the consultants and GPs should as patt of their kob report to MHRA. They dont
 
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