Edoxaban

[Uniform96]

Hello everyone,received a letter from my medical practice today, informing me that my anticoagulant medication is being changed from Apixaban to Edoxaban after pharmacy review, does anyone know anything about this medication?( I'm presuming it's a cheaper option! It's taken me ages to get used to my current medications so not very pleased, many thanks.

[CDreamer]

It could be for a number of reasons - contact your practice manager to ask why and then ask if this it is possible to stay on Apixaban as changing may be problematic for you.

[BobD Volunteer]

I understand that it is common in some CCGs to switch and as you surmise the price is discounted.

[Uniform96]

Thanks for reply .i suppose what I find most annoying is a pharmacist changing my prescription without first giving me the opportunity to discuss options with Cardiologist or GP. So much for choice. Do they have access to my medical records?

[baba]

GP practices/clinical commissioning groups are employing pharmacists to review medications and it seems to me that their main interest is in cutting costs.

Any change of medication SHOULD be discussed with. the patient

[Uniform96]

I agree, if they had seen my medical records , they would have known the difficulties I have had with tolerance and anxiety with taking medications.i intend to see my GP ASP. I am all for saving money in the NHS, but wish it could be conducted by treating the patient as an individual and having a conversation! What happened to choice ? The letter states that Apixaban has been replaced and I'll find Edoxaban easier to take! (Apparently)

[Buffafly in reply to Uniform96]

Only because you take it once a day......

[Ianc2]

My local chemist has just gone to jail for fiddling prescriptions. In his case he was substituting pills for liquid versions and pocketing the difference

[Hidden]

Hi I had the same but doctor said if I dont want to change you dont have to so am not I am settled on appixan

[mavisrich]

I went on Edoxaban for about 10 months because it is favoured b y ep's now and also very convenient to take and not always at surgery to take inr. It did not suit me because my legs went quite weak and so was put on warfarin again and my legs are better now. Just give it a try it might be better for you.

[Barb1]

I think it is horrendous that this is being done without consultation with you and/or your Consultant? If you are not happy about it get in touch with your Consultant and GP.

[checkmypulse]

I asked to switch from Warfarin to a noac/doac and Edoxaban was suggested/sold to me as easier, once a day, no testing (other than once a year, kidney and liver test), and have had no issues at all. You do need to be involved in the process.

[Uniform96]

Thank you to everyone for your input. Other people's experiences are so informative. It's so good to know I'm not alone.

[Geonome]

I would be VERY annoyed to find out that a pharmacist made a suggestion to my medical practice, and they changed my medication without consultation with me!!! REALLY!!

[secondtry]

I just saw my cardiologist & asked the question a lot of people on this Forum seem to be on Apixaban, why therefore is he suggesting I take Edoxaban? His answer the company marketing Apix is larger than Edox & therefore spends more on marketing.