Reporting adverse events for health professionals
Reporting adverse events or incidents associated with medicines, vaccines and medical devices helps us identify previously unrecognised side effects and other safety concerns.
Report a medicine or vaccine adverse event
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We have detected intermittent issues with the ‘Report (without registering)’ option. We are investigating the problem. If you can't log in, register or submit an adverse event report using the form, email ADR.Reports@health.gov.au.
For more information about using the online adverse event reporting form, see Adverse Event Management System (AEMS) Guidance for Health Professionals.
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Use this form to report suspected adverse events specifically for vaccines. Print it, complete it manually, then email, fax or post it to us.
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Use this PDF form to report adverse events for medicines and vaccines. Print it, complete it manually, then email, fax or post it to us.
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If you use Best Practice or Medical Director software, you can download and install templates to create adverse event reports.
Report a medical device incident
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For more information about using the online incident reporting form, see Medical device incident reporting and investigation scheme (IRIS) - external site.
If you require assistance to report a medical device problem, call 1800 809 361 or email iris@health.gov.au.