August 23, 2025International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

Anticoagulant stewardship: an opportunity for community pharmacy

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MWMichael WilcockRoyal Cornwall Hospital Trust LBLiam BastianRoyal Cornwall Hospital Trust

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Analysis identifies community pharmacies contributing to appropriate prescribing and patient counselling on anticoagulants, suggesting potential expansion of their role.

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Community pharmacies demonstrated involvement in monitoring prescribing practices for oral anticoagulants, enhancing patient care during transitions.
About one-third of pharmacies recorded relevant data, indicating a noteworthy engagement in patient counselling regarding anticoagulants.
Data analysis utilized PharmOutcomes™ over a 12-month period, specifically focusing on patients discharged on key anticoagulants like apixaban and warfarin.
Expanded participation of community pharmacists in anticoagulant stewardship could further optimize patient management and safety.

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Wilcock et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af782c7567bf4f94ff0a0b https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riaf071

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Analysis identifies community pharmacies contributing to appropriate prescribing and patient counselling on anticoagulants, suggesting potential expansion of their role.

Anticoagulant stewardship: an opportunity for community pharmacy

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Anticoagulant stewardship: an opportunity for community pharmacy

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