On the Yellow Card scheme website, identify the types of healthcare products that can be reported. Then, explain what happens to a report after it has been submitted to the MHRA, outlining the key stages of the review process. Do not include information about specific case studies.
Navigate to yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk. Locate the 'About the Yellow Card scheme' page. Identify and list the types of products mentioned as being safeguarded by the MHRA under the Yellow Card scheme. Click on the 'What happens after a report is submitted' link. Summarize at least two key steps or outcomes that occur after a Yellow Card report is submitted.
State that medicines, vaccines, medical devices, blood products, and e-cigarettes can be reported. Accurately describe at least two key steps or outcomes after a report is submitted, such as: the MHRA reviews the report, the information is considered with other data, warnings are added to product information, advice for patients or healthcare professionals changes, or new warnings are issued.