CG87 Type 2 diabetes - newer agents (a partial update of CG66): quick reference guide

MHRA advice on aspirin

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) Drug safety update (Volume 3, Issue 3, October 2009) gives the following advice on using aspirin for the primary prevention of vascular events, which is relevant to recommendations on anti-thrombotic therapy on page 13 of the quick reference guide:

Aspirin is not licensed for the primary prevention of vascular events. If aspirin is used in primary prevention, the balance of benefits and risks should be considered for each individual, particularly the presence of risk factors for vascular disease (including conditions such as diabetes) and the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.