September 2023: Atrial fibrillation guidance updated

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September 2023: Atrial fibrillation guidance updated


The formulary guidance has been updated in line with NICE guidance NG196.

The HAS-BLED bleeding risk score has been replaced with the ORBIT bleeding risk score. The formulary guidance includes a link to an online calculator for the ORBIT risk score.

The section on anticoagulation has been updated to focus on treatment with direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in line with NG196.

Click here for the formulary guidance.

See here for other updates to the formulary.