BNF 2 Cardiovascular System

Formulary	Last Updated
Cardiovascular System	February 2025

Prescribing Guidelines for BNF 2 Cardiovascular System

Prescribing Guideline	Last Updated	Review Date
ACS dual antiplatelet guideline	February 2022	April 2025
Anticoagulation (oral) guideline with warfarin	February 2023	January 2026
Atrial Fibrillation	February 2022	April 2025
Heart Failure	April 2022	September 2025
Hypertension (diagnosed with ABPM)	January 2023	December 2025
Hypotension, Orthostatic - Advisory guidance on the prescribing of midodrine	March 2023	February 2026
Lipid modification - Familial Hypercholesterolaemia	November 2023	October 2026
Lipid modification - Non FH	May 2024	April 2027
Low Molecular Weight Heparin prescribing (Enoxaparin and Tinzaparin)	March 2024	February 2027

Other Information

Relevant resources:

• Anticoagulation for non-valvular atrial fibrillation- UKCPA/ PCCS/PCPA advice
• Management of Dental Patients Taking Anticoagulants or Antiplatelet Drugs
• MHRA top tips for measuring blood pressure
• NHS Accelerated Access Collaborative statin intolerance pathway

Patient booklets:

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• Atrial Fibrillation (AF) patient information booklet
• Lowering cholesterol to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
• Non-vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulation (NOAC) patient information booklet