Choosing a medical ID for a blood thinner? Read this first

Most people put off buying a medical ID for the same two reasons: they don’t know what to put on it, and they don’t want to wear something that looks clinical.

By the My Medi Friend team. Updated September 2026. 4 minute read.

My Medi Friend blood thinner bracelet worn on the wrist — A pre-engraved blood thinner bracelet in polished steel.

The question most people ask first

Many people who start a blood thinner wonder how to make sure that fact travels with them. It’s an easy task to put off.

A wallet card is easy to forget in another bag. A phone may be locked. A wrist ID stays where you put it. That is the simple reason many people land on a bracelet.

The best medical ID is the one you keep wearing.

What to look for in a bracelet

Before you buy, it helps to check four things: that the wording is easy to read at a glance, that the metal suits sensitive skin, that the style is something you’d wear anyway, and that the return policy gives you time to decide.

Custom-engraved IDs let you add names and contacts, but they also mean filling in a form and waiting on engraving. Some shoppers prefer a bracelet that already says the one thing that matters, then keep the details on a card.

Emergency ID card included with each bracelet — The emergency ID card included with each My Medi Friend bracelet holds names, contacts and medications.

How My Medi Friend approached it

My Medi Friend bracelets arrive engraved with the condition, such as “Blood Thinner”, in 316L stainless steel that is nickel-free and hypoallergenic. Women can choose a classic or slim model in silver or gold; men have a link style.

There are no memberships or renewals. Each bracelet is $24.99, two are $29.99, and every order includes an emergency ID card and a storage case. If it isn’t right, you can ask for a full refund within a year of receiving it.

A few honest limits: the text can’t be customised, the bracelets aren’t meant for showering or swimming, and some buyers with small wrists have found them a little large.