Inappropriate Prescription of Direct Oral Anticoagulant Starter Packs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 30-day direct oral anticoagulant starter pack has simplified the treatment of acute venous thromboembolisms, but it is not appropriate for use in patients with other indications for anticoagulation.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of national outpatient pharmacy claims data between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2018, was performed. Adult patients (ages >18 years) with continuous insurance enrollment at least 12 months prior to and 1 month following a direct oral anticoagulant starter pack prescription during the study period were included. The primary study outcome was the rate of inappropriate prescription of direct oral anticoagulant starter packs, defined as a prescription without a venous thromboembolism diagnosis within the prior 45 days or a prescrip

SUBMITTER: Feng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7889739 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature