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how do I apply for a anticoagulant alert card

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If you take one of the DOACS then a card usually comes in the pack. I made and printed my own with my photo and other essential medical information on. You can also look at medical alert bracelets etc. I also make sure all my information is on my medical alert on my phone.

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I also take Pradaxa, and since taking it, have kept that little card in my wallet, and a spare one at home. I wonder why the other anti coagulants don't have one. Dave.

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croatia2019

how do I apply for a anticoagulant alert card

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go to AF Association as they can supply

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opal11uk

I have a new card with every box of Predaxa and when I was on Warfarin I was given a yellow record book by the hospital/GP

There is a card in every box of apixaban.

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AIW58

As others have said there is a card in the meds. I only have 2 at the moment but as I accumulate more I'll keep one in my pocket, wallet, handbag etc.

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Brizzy5000

Ditto rivaroxaban card in every box

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Tapanac

Normally the alert cards come with the anti-coagulants if you take a DOAC, but I did find these a bit of a nuisance putting one in every pocket and handbag, etc (although I still do so). I applied for an identity bracelet and I found a website who are not only quick, but also quite reasonable plus they allow 4 lines on the front and 4 lines on the back of it whereas a number of them only seem to allow 2 lines. The link is below and I went via amazon, but if you prefer to go direct the people are extremely helpful.

All the best

My Identity Doctor MyIDDr Custom Engraved Medical Bracelet - 316L Steel Drop 4mm - Red

My Identity Doctor

Condition: New

Sold by: MyIdentityDoctor

£14.99

They do men's and women's

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