Edoxaban
Green
Brand:
Lixiana®
Nice TA:
355
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Cardiovascular system
Background
Where a DOAC is considered to be the most appropriate anticoagulant, edoxaban is to be used 1st line for patients with non-valvular AF unless there is a specific clinical reason not to do so.
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Green
Reason for decision:
Suitable for initiation in primary care
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