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SMC Update - March 2015

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has issued its monthly advice on newly licensed medicines.

Apixaban (Eliquis®) has been accepted for use in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) and prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adults.

Action: Clinicians should be aware of the recommendations of the SMC. Routine use of rejected and restricted medicines should be avoided.