Everyone has a role to play in medicines safety. By reporting suspected side effects, you and I can help make medicines safer for everyone.

That’s the core message of this year’s #MedSafetyWeek campaign, now in its tenth year.

AIFA is one of 132 partner organisations worldwide taking part in this campaign, which runs from 3–9 November 2025. Together, we’re encouraging patients, families, and healthcare professionals to report any suspected side effects – because each report can help protect others.

Medicines save lives and improve the health of millions of people globally. Sometimes they can also cause unintended side effects. By reporting suspected side effects when they do occur, regulators can take action to make medicines safer. Regulatory agencies around the world such as AIFA use reports from patients and healthcare professionals to monitor the safety of medicines and respond to any potential risks. Unfortunately, research indicates that only about 5–10% of all suspected side effects are reported. 

“This means that we only see the tip of the iceberg, and that it may take longer to identify important safety issues. By raising awareness through #MedSafetyWeek, we want more people to know that their report matters”, says the President of AIFA Robert Nisticò.

Common reasons for not reporting suspected side effects from medicines include not knowing it’s possible, not thinking it matters, or simply forgetting. That’s why the #MedSafetyWeek campaign was founded in 2016 to raise awareness of why, how, and where to report side effects. The 2025 tenth anniversary edition will be the largest so far, with 132 organisations in 118 countries committed to sharing the #MedSafetyWeek message in more than 60 languages.

“By reporting suspected side effects, you and I have the power to make medicines safer for everyone. Speaking up could help protect someone else. It’s not only doctors, pharmacists, or regulators; everyone has a role to play. That is a core message of this campaign: that medicines safety starts with you and me”, says Robert Nisticò.

From 3–9 November 2025, everyone can help promote the #MedSafetyWeek message by using the hashtag and sharing social media posts from [agency] and other participating organisations.

Published on: 03 November 2025