By Ishanee Kulkarni • March 30, 2026 • Last reviewed: 2026-04-02 •

Ready to dive into this scenario?

Log in or sign up to add it to your favourites and show your support

 Add to Favourites

In this scenario, the student is expected to counsel a patient who has recently been initiated on Apixaban for the treatment of a newly diagnosed Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) during a hospital admission. The student should provide clear counselling and address any concerns that the patient may have. 

Please ensure that this scenario and mark scheme aligns with the most up-to-date guidelines from the UK NICE and the BNF when using it for your OSCE assessment. 

 You will need a student pharmacist and an actor for this OSCE station.