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Side-effects 'should be reported'

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A campaign has been launched to get members of the public to report any side-effects they experience after taking medicines.

The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) wants pharmacists to promote and make better use of the "Yellow Card" scheme.


Source and full story: BBC News, 18/02/2008
 
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