Published: 2 November 2020
Safety Information
#MedSafetyWeek 2020
From 2 to 8 November 2020, 75 medicine regulators and their stakeholders across the world are taking part in a social media campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reporting suspected side effects from medicines.
The theme for 2020 is 'every report counts'. This #MedSafetyWeek patients and carers, as well as healthcare professionals and their organisations are called upon to be alert to suspected side effects from medicines and report them.
Read the media statement 'Every report counts' - a call to healthcare professionals and the public to report suspected side effects this #MedSafetyWeek: 2-8 November 2020.
Watch out for our tweets, join the conversation, and help us spread the word #MedSafetyWeek.
Taking a medicine but not feeling quite right? It might be a side effect. Report any side effects you're experiencing to the Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring
If you're taking a medicine for COVID-19 and experiencing any side effects - be sure to report them to the Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring.
Make sure the medicines you are prescribing are right for your patient.
Always discuss side effects and the importance of following recommended dosages
and instructions.
Help the safe use of medicines by reporting side effects to the
Centre
for Adverse Reactions Monitoring
Every report counts! If you think you are experiencing a new side effect from taking your medicine report it to the Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring.
Do you suspect your patient may be experiencing a side effect from
a medicine?
By reporting it, you help us learn more about the benefits and risks of
medicines - so we can all make better informed decisions.
Help minimise potential risks. Always report side effects to the
Centre
for Adverse Reactions Monitoring.
Reporting suspected side effects can lead to new warnings for patients
and advice on how to use medicines safely.
Every report counts!
Check out the Medsafe website for
more information about reporting suspected side effects.
Make sure to ask patients about any side effects they may be
experiencing as a result of taking a medicine.
Report side effects via the
Centre
for Adverse Reactions Monitoring.
By doing so, you are helping to make medicines safe for everyone.
Be vigilant about side effects and report them to the
Centre
for Adverse Reactions Monitoring.
Always read the leaflet and speak to a healthcare professional when in
doubt.