Patients in the dark on dangerous CAM and warfarin interactions
Health professionals are failing to inform a significant proportion of patients taking warfarin about the potential of interactions with complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) which can lead to higher rates of clotting events.
3 weeks ago0
Pharmacists should provide warfarin info
A new post-discharge warfarin service model could address existing deficiencies by provision of home visits, and improved education and communication, health professionals believe.
13 weeks ago0
Lives saved with pharmacy anticoagulant management
A pharmacy-based anti-coagulation management program has shown potential to improve warfarin utilisation and prevent strokes, New Zealand pharmacy leaders believe....
Higher bleeding risk with warfarin and SSRI use
Patients taking a combination of warfarin and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors have a significantly higher risk of bleeds and may...
Pharmacy INR monitoring toolkit a winner
A toolkit resource for community pharmacies significantly aids the implementation of INR monitoring services, new Australian research shows....
Pharmacy INR monitoring services successful
Pharmacists can play a critical role in promoting evidence-based use of warfarin by implementing point-of-care INR monitoring services, an Australian...
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