Direct Oral Anticoagulants: Safety Profile and the Pharmacist’s Role

Pharmacists play a vital role in delivering high-quality cardiovascular care, particularly in managing anticoagulation therapy. Anticoagulants are prescribed for over 8 million patients across the United States to manage thromboembolisms.¹ The Institute for Safe Medication Practices classifies antithrombotic agents as high-risk medications due to their serious adverse events; however, subtherapeutic dosing carries significant morbidity and mortality risk due to thromboembolic complications.²