We’ve added new CQC indicators for DOAC monitoring to make it easier to identify what’s missing for each patient and ensure reviews are completed safely and accurately.
🔍 What’s new
The DOAC indicators have been split into separate parts so you can now see exactly which step of the monitoring process still needs to be done.
1️⃣ CQCDOAC001–004 — DOAC monitoring
These indicators cover all required review intervals (annual, 6-month, and 3-month checks, depending on kidney function).
Each now includes A and B versions:
Indicator Type | What it checks | Details |
A indicators | Blood test (serum creatinine) | Confirms that a recent serum creatinine result is recorded for the patient. |
B indicators | Creatinine clearance (CrCl) | Confirms that a CrCl has been calculated — this depends on having both a recent creatinine result and a weight. |
These indicators are:
CQCDOAC001 / 001A / 001B – Standard DOAC monitoring
CQCDOAC002 / 002A / 002B – Annual CrCl review
CQCDOAC003 / 003A / 003B – 3-month CrCl review (for CKD4/5)
CQCDOAC004 / 004A / 004B – 6-month CrCl review (for CKD3)
2️⃣ CQCDOAC000 — Weight recording
Checks that the patient has a weight recorded in the last 12 months.
Weight is required for accurate CrCl calculations — without it, CrCl (B) indicators will not appear or show as complete.
💡 Why this matters
These changes make it easier to:
See which part of the DOAC review still needs to be completed (blood test, weight, or CrCl).
Ensure that creatinine clearance values are accurate and based on up-to-date data.
Stay compliant with CQC requirements for safe medicines monitoring.
📘 Related indicators
CQCDOAC005 – Annual haemoglobin (patients on DOAC)
CQCDOAC007 – Appropriate kidney function
✅ These indicators are now live and available for use in your Recall Campaigns.