Female vs male GP prescribing: 100-day disparity in take-up of NOACs

Researchers from the University of Melbourne say it may be the result of limited access to cardiologists

Female GPs took significantly longer to start prescribing non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) compared to their male peers, an Australian study suggests.

Previous studies have found female doctors are generally less quick to adopt new pharmacotherapies.