Anticoagulants are medicines that help prevent harmful blood clots from forming in your blood vessels. They work by slowing down the body’s process for forming clots.
Warfarin is the most commonly prescribed anticoagulant for long-term use. It is safe and effective when monitored properly. This includes regular blood tests to measure how well it’s working and adjusting your dose if needed.
You can read more about warfarin and other anticoagulants on the NHS website.
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Services provided
We provide the following services for people taking warfarin:
- Warfarin dosage advice for people at home or in care homes
- Anticoagulation review clinic at West Suffolk Hospital for people having difficulty keeping their levels stable
- Advice for healthcare professionals, including GPs, community nurses, and early intervention teams
- Point-of-care testing (finger prick tests) at West Suffolk and Newmarket hospitals
- Training for patients and healthcare professionals in how to use point-of-care devices
Contact anticoagulation
- Clinical lead
Kate Wade, Lead Anticoagulation and DVT Clinical Nurse Specialist
Phone: 01284 713088 - Patient advice line
Phone: 01284 713085
Open Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 1.00pm (closed on bank holidays) - Email - anticoagulation.service@wsh.nhs.uk