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Yellow Card reporting — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyAdverse Drug Reactions and Drug SafetyYellow Card reportingGPhC CRA

A patient develops suspected anaphylaxis after the first dose of a newly marketed antibiotic. The prescriber has treated the reaction. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Submit a Yellow Card report and document the allergy clearly

Serious suspected adverse drug reactions and reactions to newer medicines should be reported through the Yellow Card scheme. The patient's allergy record should be updated to reduce re-exposure risk. Causality does not need to be proven before reporting.

Reference: MHRA Yellow Card; GPhC Standards