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Managing specific interactions with smoking

31 October 2023When individuals taking certain medicines stop, start or re-start smoking, monitoring and dose changes may be needed.

Using intramuscular injections in people on oral anticoagulants

20 September 2023Advice on risks related to use of small volume (less than 3mL) intramuscular (IM) injections in people on oral anticoagulants (for example, DOACs, warfarin)

Accessing resources for patients on high risk medicines

19 December 2022A number of resources are available to support the safe use of high-risk medicines. Healthcare professionals should ensure they are available for their patients

Using warfarin with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

17 June 2022PPIs may enhance warfarin anticoagulation. Patients on warfarin require counselling when starting on a PPI and INR monitored appropriately.

Using oral anticoagulants during breastfeeding

2 November 2021Thromboembolic disease management whilst breastfeeding is challenging. Warfarin is the preferred choice. Guidance on using DOACs is also provided.

Advising on missed or delayed doses of medicines

15 October 2021Guidance to advise people who occasionally forget or are late in taking a dose of their medicine(s).

Warfarin monitoring

16 July 2021

Anticoagulant suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

1 July 2021A range of oral anticoagulant formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.
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