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Expert Opinion on Drug Safety
Volume 22, 2023 - Issue 11
Original Research
Contributory factors and patient harm including deaths associated direct acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) medication incidents: evaluation of real world data reported to the National Reporting and Learning System
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Vibhu PaudyalSchool of Pharmacy, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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