YellowCardCentreScot

Improving drug safety in Scotland through education and training about adverse drug reactions and the Yellow Card Scheme.

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

🚨 MHRA warning this New Year:

Illegal online weight-loss medicines can be fake, contaminated or dangerously dosed. GLP-1 medicines (“skinny jabs���) are prescription-only and must be supplied after proper clinical assessment.

👉 Find out more: https://t.co/r2yqrfKsP5

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

🕺🕶 Antibiotics don't work for colds and flu - Pharmacists can advise you on how to treat your symptoms. #KeepAntibioticsWorking by following these simple rules:
💊 Don’t take them for colds or flu
💊 Don’t save them for later
💊 Take as directed

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

#MedSafetyWeek may be over 🎉 but you can help make medicines safer all year round.

💊 Report side effects
🩺 Device problems
⚠️ Fake products

👉 https://t.co/iIIsQV2JpT

Every report protects others.

#MHRAYellowCard #PatientSafety

[Uppsala Monitoring Centre @UMCGlobalSafety]

That's a wrap on this year's #MedSafetyWeek campaign! 🎉

Thanks for following our channels this week as we highlighted the importance of reporting side effects and how we all have the power to make medicines safer.

Continue to report side effects and be a #MedSafetyHero💪

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

The story of genomics can shape every stage of our lives, from birth through to adulthood. It can help us catch potential health issues early and tailor the way we treat them.

Find out more about WHO's work on genomics: https://t.co/rWhAxRhqj5

#ScienceDay

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

📌 There is no evidence that taking #paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.

Always follow NHS guidance and report any suspected side effects via the Yellow Card scheme https://t.co/Zb9paqdBIa

Read the full announcement - https://t.co/4DqLEYuOFf

[Uppsala Monitoring Centre @UMCGlobalSafety]

The 2018 #MedSafetyWeek highlighted special populations in #pharmacovigilance, including children. When it comes to medicines safety, what should we keep in mind for the youngest patients?

➡️ Make sure the medicine is right for the baby or child
➡️ Administer the right medicine in the right dose, using the right spoon, syringe or device
➡️ Report suspected side effects

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

📺 This morning on @GMB, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace shared her experience buying fake Ozempic online. MHRA’s Head of Enforcement, Andy Morling, joined to warn others about the dangers of fake medicines.

👉 Watch from 1:55:57 / 8:17am: https://t.co/GDAf7gpWfI

[healthandcare.scot @hacscot]

👋 Scots are being encouraged to participate in a national scheme tracking side effects from prescribed medication, as @HISengage reports 57% of people surveyed across the country have experienced adverse effects from medicines.

@online_his @RPSScotland https://t.co/zRnxpeNIMy

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

⚠️ Together with @MHRAgovuk, we’re advising the public to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes, as they may be contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.
📰🔗 https://t.co/933w8rInHM

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

☀️ As the UK heads into the heart of summer, we are reinforcing essential safety advice for anyone using medicines or medical devices.

🎒 Watch the video and read the full guidance: https://t.co/tcNHfbPX2x

#SummerReady #MHRA

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

🌤️ Some medicines can make your skin burn more easily – even in mild sun.

Check the leaflet or ask your pharmacist if you’re unsure.

More heatwave tips 👉 https://t.co/MWuEZPHxN6

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

💧 On diuretics or blood pressure meds?

Hot weather can make you lose more fluid – increasing the risk of dizziness, fainting or dehydration. Stay cool and sip water.

More heatwave tips 👉 https://t.co/MWuEZPHxN6

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

Women on “skinny jabs” like Ozempic or Mounjaro? 🚨

You must use effective contraception – these meds are not safe during pregnancy.

📢 Mounjaro may make oral contraceptives less effective in some patients.

Read the full guidance ➡️ https://t.co/8Kz3ZbuxkF

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Candy-coated lies…enticing new users & keeping existing ones hooked.

The tobacco & nicotine industries target people of all ages with products and designs tailored to different groups while deliberately preying on youth.

The manipulation stops here. #TobaccoExposed

Ahead of #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚭 tomorrow, let's unmask the appeal & expose the truth 👉https://t.co/sd7QfOHOnY

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

💡 We are collaborating with Genomics England on the Yellow Card Biobank study to improve patient safety.

If you were prescribed allopurinol and experienced a severe skin reaction, please complete a Yellow Card.

Watch to find out more ➡️ https://t.co/iQwbc3WDmy

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

📣 If you have had a severe reaction to allopurinol or direct oral anticoagulants, we need your help.

Watch the video to find out more ➡️ https://t.co/iQwbc3WDmy

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Taking antibiotics? Take them as directed by your GP, nurse, or pharmacist. 👩‍⚕️💊
Join our mission to #KeepAntibioticsWorking for when you and your loved ones need them most.
🔗 https://t.co/WQilP1DOdB

[Royal College of General Practitioners @rcgp]

Take proactive steps in antimicrobial stewardship and support shared decision-making with the TARGET Antibiotics toolkit.

Our patient information leaflets, and easy, practical resources offer advice on prevention, self-care, and safety netting for common infections, helping you make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Explore the toolkit. ⤵️

https://t.co/QCus6G4T91

#WAAW #KeepAntibioticsWorking

[ASA @ASA_UK]

We have issued a joint Enforcement Notice, in partnership with the @MHRAgovuk and @TheGPhC, to reinforce the strict rules on advertising prescription-only weight-loss medicines (POMs) online.

The Notice makes clear that ads for named weight-loss POMs are prohibited, including online, on social media and by influencers, and any remaining ads must be removed immediately.

Read the Enforcement Notice: https://t.co/akEbL1QLYC