Local Health Services are Extremely Busy

The NHS is also seeing rising cases of COVID, winter vomiting bugs and respiratory (breathing) illnesses. To help prevent avoidable illness, protect vulnerable relatives and friends and ensure that vital NHS services are there for those who need them, local NHS leaders are calling on everyone in our area to follow this advice:

DOAC (Direct Oral Anticoagulants) Review Form

Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran and Edoxaban are blood thinners that are used in many medical conditions. We need to review this medication once a year.

Step One

Complete the eReview below.

Step Two

Arrange to have your “DOAC” bloods taken. 

Step Three

We will review your records and conatct you with any changes to your medication in the next few weeks. 

Things to know about DOAC:

  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but don’t double up on the total daily dose
  • If you suffer a head injury, have blood in your urine, black stools or unexplained bruising, please seek medical advice
  • It is important that you check with a pharmacist before starting any new medicines or stopping any existing one
  • You must let other healthcare professionals treating you know that you are taking a DOAC.
DOAC (Direct Oral Anticoagulants)
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