Advice

Following a 2nd resubmission

bemiparin (Zibor) is accepted for use within NHS Scotland for the prevention of thromboembolic disease in patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery. Bemiparin was associated with a lower incidence of thromboembolic complications than unfractionated heparin and was non-inferior to another low molecular weight heparin.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
bemiparin 3,500 IU in 0.2ml solution for injection in prefilled syringes (Zibor)
SMC ID:
204/05
Indication:
For the prevention of thromboembolic disease in patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery
Pharmaceutical company
Archimedes Pharma UK Ltd
BNF chapter
Cardiovascular system
Submission type
Resubmission
Status
Accepted
Date advice published
07 December 2009