Yellow Card Centre Scotland
@yccscotland.bsky.social
Improving drug safety in Scotland through education and training about adverse drug reactions and the Yellow Card Scheme. https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk
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On #WorldPharmacistsDay, we're looking back to #MedSafetyWeek 2023 👀
Pharmacists play a vital role the cycle of medicines safety. They are the first point of contact for patients and carers when they have questions about their medicines, including how to prevent or manage side effects.
#WPD2025
Pharmacists play a vital role the cycle of medicines safety. They are the first point of contact for patients and carers when they have questions about their medicines, including how to prevent or manage side effects.
#WPD2025
September 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
On #WorldPharmacistsDay, we're looking back to #MedSafetyWeek 2023 👀
Pharmacists play a vital role the cycle of medicines safety. They are the first point of contact for patients and carers when they have questions about their medicines, including how to prevent or manage side effects.
#WPD2025
Pharmacists play a vital role the cycle of medicines safety. They are the first point of contact for patients and carers when they have questions about their medicines, including how to prevent or manage side effects.
#WPD2025
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#Hypertension or high blood pressure can cause heart attacks & strokes!
Risks include:
⚠️Excessively salty food
⚠️Limited access to healthy food
⚠️Physical inactivity
⚠️Tobacco & alcohol use
⚠️Being overweight or living with obesity
Get checked today 👉 bit.ly/NCDsSilentKillers #SilentKillers #UNGA
Risks include:
⚠️Excessively salty food
⚠️Limited access to healthy food
⚠️Physical inactivity
⚠️Tobacco & alcohol use
⚠️Being overweight or living with obesity
Get checked today 👉 bit.ly/NCDsSilentKillers #SilentKillers #UNGA
September 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
#Hypertension or high blood pressure can cause heart attacks & strokes!
Risks include:
⚠️Excessively salty food
⚠️Limited access to healthy food
⚠️Physical inactivity
⚠️Tobacco & alcohol use
⚠️Being overweight or living with obesity
Get checked today 👉 bit.ly/NCDsSilentKillers #SilentKillers #UNGA
Risks include:
⚠️Excessively salty food
⚠️Limited access to healthy food
⚠️Physical inactivity
⚠️Tobacco & alcohol use
⚠️Being overweight or living with obesity
Get checked today 👉 bit.ly/NCDsSilentKillers #SilentKillers #UNGA
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We’ve published a report that has found just 10% of Scots who suffered side effects from medication are reporting them to the Yellow Card scheme. Our Citizen’s Panel report urges awareness of the scheme to help keep everyone safe.
Link in comments to read our report.
Link in comments to read our report.
August 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We’ve published a report that has found just 10% of Scots who suffered side effects from medication are reporting them to the Yellow Card scheme. Our Citizen’s Panel report urges awareness of the scheme to help keep everyone safe.
Link in comments to read our report.
Link in comments to read our report.
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⚠️ Together with @mhragovuk.bsky.social, we’re advising the public to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes, as they may be contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.
📰🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...
📰🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...
August 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
⚠️ Together with @mhragovuk.bsky.social, we’re advising the public to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes, as they may be contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.
📰🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...
📰🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Do you know the symptoms of Lyme disease? 🤔
Our blog post describes what to look for, and how to avoid tick-borne infections. 🌿
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/w...
Our blog post describes what to look for, and how to avoid tick-borne infections. 🌿
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/w...
August 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Do you know the symptoms of Lyme disease? 🤔
Our blog post describes what to look for, and how to avoid tick-borne infections. 🌿
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/w...
Our blog post describes what to look for, and how to avoid tick-borne infections. 🌿
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/w...