How to use the emc
You can register for an account on the emc website by clicking the "Sign Up" button in the top-right of the emc home page: By signin...
Mon, 25 Sep, 2023 at 10:22 AM
On the emc you can search for a specific medicine, pharmaceutical company, or active ingredient using the search bar at the top of the home screen. ...
Mon, 15 May, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Advanced Search lets you search for words or phrases that are present or absent in one or more sections of the SmPC. Examples of questions which can be...
Tue, 16 May, 2023 at 5:00 PM
There are two ways in which to search A-Z lists of the medicines published on emc website. From the top menu bar, hover over "Medicines" , th...
Tue, 16 May, 2023 at 5:02 PM
If you cannot find the medicine you're looking for, try the following: Make sure the medicine is spelt correctly - The main search box will crea...
Wed, 17 May, 2023 at 12:49 PM
If you wish to contact a pharmaceutical company to discuss a medicine or report a suspected side effect, their contact details can be found on the product p...
Wed, 17 May, 2023 at 1:03 PM
SPCs and PILs can be viewed on the product pages under their respective tabs The information is initially displayed in closed sections ...
Wed, 17 May, 2023 at 12:52 PM
The latest medicine updates page gives a list of Summaries of Product Characteristics (SmPC) and Patient Information Leaflets (PIL) / Package...
Thu, 18 May, 2023 at 4:08 PM
If you have experienced a side effect when using a medicine, you should report it to the Yellow Card Scheme, which is run by the Medicines and Healthcare ...
Wed, 17 May, 2023 at 1:03 PM