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Edoxaban adherence — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient taking edoxaban once daily says they often misses weekend doses. They have atrial fibrillation and no bleeding symptoms. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: C — Explain missed doses increase stroke risk and discuss adherence support

DOAC protection depends on regular dosing because the anticoagulant effect falls relatively quickly after missed doses. Practical adherence support is part of safe pharmaceutical care. In this scenario, the correct option is explain missed doses increase stroke risk and discuss adherence support. The other options are plausible but do not address the key clinical, legal or safety issue as directly. This aligns with UK pharmacy practice guidance cited in the reference field.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS