Warfarin in short supply but GPs warned against switching brands

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A warfarin shortage could force patients to combine multiple smaller doses, with doctors warning that switching brands could increase the risk of clots or bleeds.

Subject

Medication scarcity

Medication substitution by pharmacy

Warfarin

Period7 Mar 2023

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  • TitleWarfarin in short supply but GPs warned against switching brands
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletAustralian Doctor
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date7/03/23
    DescriptionThe drug’s narrow therapeutic range is a problem, Professor Mark Morgan says.
    A warfarin shortage could force patients to combine multiple smaller doses, with doctors warning that switching brands could increase the risk of clots or bleeds.
    Producer/AuthorRachel Fieldhouse
    URLhttps://www.ausdoc.com.au/news/warfarin-in-short-supply-but-gps-warned-against-switching-brands/
    PersonsMark Morgan
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