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The Pharmacy Anticoagulation Service at Fort Hamilton Hospital is an outpatient service that specializes in the monitoring of anticoagulation therapy. The service is for patients who have been placed on anticoagulation therapy by their physician. Our goal is improve care by:
- maximizing the benefits of anticoagulation therapy and
- minimizing the adverse events associated with anticoagulation.
What is anticoagulation?
Anticoagulation is the process of reducing the formation of blood clots. Anticoagulants, often called blood thinners, are medications that keep existing blood clots from growing larger and also prevent the formation of new blood clots. Anticoagulants include Coumadin® (warfarin) and injectible products such as Lovenox® and Fragmin®.
Many people require the use of medications for a variety of medical conditions such as:
- Atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat)
- Mechanical heart valve replacements
- Treatment or prevention of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots)
- Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung)
- Other indications specified by your physician.
Who provides anticoagulation services?
The Pharmacy Anticoagulation Service at Fort Hamilton Hospital is provided and managed by clinical pharmacists with experience and formal training in all aspects of drug management.
Services provided include:
- Extensive individualized education for each patient
- Medication history (prescription, over-the-counter and herbal products)
- Drug interactions
- Diet and lifestyle counseling
- Evaluation and monitoring of vital signs for any signs and symptoms of adverse events related to anticoagulation
- Point of care technology (finger stick) for obtaining blood samples
- Immediate results and adjustment in anticoagulation if necessary
- Verbal and written instructions provided at each visit
- Ongoing and electronic communication (via the EPIC computer system) with your doctor.
Who is eligible to use the Pharmacy Anticoagulation Service?
Patients must be referred to the Pharmacy Anticoagulation Service by their physician and may be accepted at anytime during their therapy. Patients will be monitored based on their individual plan of care. Anticoagulation services are billed to the patient's insurance and may require a co-payment from the patient.
If you could benefit from participating in our service, please have your physician contact us at 513-867-3163.
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Fort Hamilton Hospital
Physicians Office Center
1010 Cereal Avenue - Suite 101
Hamilton, OH 45013
(located next to the KHN Pharmacy)
Phone: 513-867-3163
Fax: 513-867-4186
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Hours of Operation
(by appointment only)
| Monday | 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Pharmacy Anticoagulation Service
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 What is the Pharmacy Anticoagulation Service?
The Pharmacy Anticoagulation Service at Fort Hamilton Hospital is an outpatient service that specializes in the monitoring of anticoagulant therapy. The service is for patients who have been placed on anticoagulation therapy by their physicians.
Who staffs the service?
The service is staffed and managed by pharmacists with experience and formal training in all aspects of anticoagulation.
Where is the service located? How do I contact the service?
The service is located next to the KHN Pharmacy (suite 101) of the Physicians Office Center, 1010 Cereal Avenue. You can contact the service at 513-867-3163.
How are patients referred to the service?
Patients can be referred to the service by a written physician order or prescription, by calling us at 513-867-3163 or by faxing an order to 513-867-4186.
How can I follow the progress of a patient in the service?
Patient encounters will be documented as electronic medical reporting via the EPIC computer system. If needed, printed results of each patient encounter are available and shall be faxed or mailed to the referring physician within 48 hours.
Can my patient get warfarin refills?
Yes, the collaborative agreement between the physician and pharmacist allows for the provision of necessary refills. The pharmacist will call a prescription into the patient's pharmacy based on the current regimen. Prescriptions written for patients will be noted in the EPIC computer system.
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