Focal points
□ The aim of the project was to produce a sustainable, stimulating ongoing programme to improve adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting rates
□ Baseline review revealed a serious shortfall in ADR reports within City Hospitals Sunderland Trust
□ A variety of educational tools was employed to ensure retention of information by hospital staff
□ Novel methods of promotion were implemented via short‐term, high impact awareness weeks together with continuous advertising
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