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In today's medical landscape, understanding blood thinners is crucial for cardiac and neurological patients to mitigate the risk of life threatening complications like strokes or heart attacks. Knowledge of mechanisms, dosages, and potential side effects empowers patients, fostering better adherence and outcomes while minimizing adverse events. A study aimed to assess an individualized education program on blood thinners among 60 cardiac and neurological patients at a selected hospital. The objectives of the study were to assess the pretest knowledge regarding blood thinners among patients in a selected hospital, to determine the effectiveness of individualized education program on blood thinners among patients in a selected hospital and to determine the association between pretest knowledge score on blood thinners with their demographic variables in a selected hospital. Using a pre-experimental approach with non-probability purposive sampling, researchers evaluated patients' pre-test knowledge and demographic variables through structured questionnaires. And the data were collected and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results indicated varying levels of knowledge: 1.67% had average, 31.67% good, and 66.67% very good knowledge. Significant associations between pre-test knowledge and demographic variables were identified, highlighting the program's effectiveness in enhancing patient understanding of blood thinners.