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Prescribers treating patients who have had total hip or knee replacement surgery can access an independent review of the oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban (Xarelto) in the August issue of NPS RADAR. NPS RADAR provides independent information about new medicines and changes to PBS listings to health professionals and is published to coincide with PBS updates, giving health professionals access to information when they need it.

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