Pharmacist's Letter

Article: how to prevent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) during long trips April 2012

Article: balancing risks and benefits with VTE prophylaxis in noncritical medical inpatients March 2012

Article: new debate about which anticoagulant is best to prevent strokes in atrial fib patients March 2012

Article: whether it's okay to use aspirin to prevent thrombosis after hip or knee replacement surgery March 2012

Commentary: Aspirin for VTE Prophylaxis After Hip or Knee Replacement March 2012

Commentary: VTE Prophylaxis for Medical Inpatients March 2012

Commentary: Dabigatran and Risk of Myocardial Infarction March 2012

PL Voices: Does Pradaxa (dabigatran) Increase Heart Attack Risk? March 2012

PL Voices: Aspirin for Prevention of Thrombosis March 2012

Commentary: Safety of Drospirenone Contraceptives and the Contraceptive Patch January 2012

Article: Reps will promote Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for patients on Plavix (clopidogrel) who need a PPI January 2012

Article: more emphasis on preventing bleeding due to anticoagulants in elderly patients January 2012

Article: comparisons between warfarin, dabigatran (Pradaxa), and rivaroxaban (Xarelto) December 2011

PL Voices: Warfarin vs Pradaxa or Xarelto for Atrial Fib December 2011

Article: controversy over which ORAL anticoagulant to use to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation October 2011

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