Yellow Card - MHRA

Yellow Card - MHRA

by MHRA

1 ratings
37 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 3, 2015
  • February 26, 2026

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Report suspected side effects of medicines and vaccines to the UK's regulatory agency. Track new safety information, create watchlists for specific medications, and view report statistics. This app helps identify potential safety concerns and ensures the safe use of medical products.

Report suspected medicine side effects
Track new MHRA safety information
Create medicine watchlists
View report numbers
Monitor vaccines, herbal, and homeopathic remedies
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What's New in Yellow Card

26.0.6535

February 26, 2026

The Yellow Card app has been re-platformed, bringing important benefits to users, including: > Consistent user experience – The app now mirrors the Yellow Card website, giving users a seamless experience on any device. > More reporting options – Users can now report issues with defective medicines and counterfeit products directly in the app - no need to switch to the website. > Increased access to information – View data publications directly on the app. > Reduced app download size – The updated app is over four times smaller, saving space on your device.

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User reviews

Takes all the side effect details but won’t allow saving/submitting

Firstly, this app is pretty much unusable as is. There isn’t much point in a patient using it.

When I went to report a side effect, it allowed me to get all the way through to the written side effects, but did not allow me to save the report, leading to frustration.

Some of the fields, e.g. date stopped taking, if you click on it by accident, you MUST enter a date when you stopped taking the medication, even if you are still taking it. So although this is done for data quality purposes, it doesn’t give an accurate version of the truth.
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App is up usable in its present form

I read the reviews and thought I’d give it a go anyway, I can’t even create an account to raise concerns about a drug I’ve been prescribed by my Doctor, it’s for Diabetes but in actuality it is this new weight loss drug. Based on my experience, how this drug ever got to be recommended by the UK Government is behind me. The app would be good to be able to inform the people that need to know about side effects of various drugs, but if you can’t even create an account, why bother developing the app! Fix it or remove it, because at present it’s not fit for purpose.
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Hangs before Submit

Tried this app to report something simple - but the app hangs when filling in the text of the description - screen goes grey all over - but text still editable. It is saved however in pending and I eventually sent it. This nerds sorting whatever is causing it to happen. Poor usability reports go back 3 years at least so not convinced it’s ever going to get fixed. At least it worked in the end. The website is apparently even more problematic - although that report is now old.
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Now non-functional

This app is vital but it needs at least an update to enable it to work on current operating systems. At the time of writing (v 24.1.5) it just stalls and you cannot submit any reports.

Can’t report anything as keyboard doesn’t disappear

Can’t report anything as keyboard doesn’t disappear

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FAQ

What is the Yellow Card app?

The Yellow Card app is part of the UK's system for collecting and monitoring information on suspected adverse reactions to all medicines, including vaccines, herbal medicines, and homeopathic remedies. It allows users to report side effects and stay informed about medicine safety.

What kind of reactions can I report?

You can report suspected side effects to any medicine, which includes vaccines, herbal products, and homeopathic remedies. While the app focuses on medicines, suspected problems with medical devices can be reported via the Yellow Card website.

Is there a cost to use the Yellow Card app?

No, the Yellow Card app is free to use. It is provided by the MHRA as part of the UK's public health and patient safety initiatives.

Who is the Yellow Card app for?

The app is for anyone in the UK who wants to report a suspected side effect of a medicine or vaccine they have taken. It is also useful for those who wish to track safety information about specific medications.

How does reporting through the app help?

All reports received through the app help the MHRA identify potential new safety concerns about medicines or medical devices. This acts as an early warning system, allowing the MHRA to review products and take action to minimize risks and maximize benefits for patients.