Rapid system-wide implementation of the recommendations of the national procurement of DOACs (2023)

NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB

Project Summary

The NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough system intensive collaboration to review the national framework for direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOACs) and optimise the benefits for our population and system.
The Medicines optimisation team (MOT) took the lead in developing a delivery plan, coordinating our system approach and facilitated collaboration with primary and secondary care (three trusts) and other stakeholders.
The rate increase in edoxaban prescribing was from March 2022 – 3,762 items to March 2023 12,288 items.