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What is the Yellow Card scheme?
The Yellow Card scheme, mentioned in the story, is a vital system in the UK for reporting suspected side effects or safety concerns with medicines and medical devices. Anyone can submit a report, and it helps regulators like the MHRA monitor drug safety. The scheme collects data, but as the story points out, reports don't automatically prove a medicine caused an issue.
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