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Medicines heparin sodiumQuestion & answer

heparin sodium · Medicine question

Is heparin sodium the same as low-molecular-weight heparin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

No. These products contain unfractionated heparin. Low-molecular-weight heparins have different properties and are not directly interchangeable.

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NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service · NHS medicine guidance

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