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Rivaroxaban for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after total hip or total knee replacement in adults

  • Technology appraisal guidance
  • Reference number: TA170
  • Published:  22 April 2009
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  • Overview
  • 1 Recommendations
  • 2 The technology
  • 3 The manufacturer's submission
  • 4 Consideration of the evidence
  • 5 Implementation
  • 6 Recommendations for further research
  • 7 Appraisal Committee members, guideline representatives and NICE project team
  • 8 Sources of evidence considered by the Committee
  • Update information

1 Recommendations

1.1

Rivaroxaban, within its marketing authorisation, is recommended as an option for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in adults having elective total hip replacement surgery or elective total knee replacement surgery.


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