9.1.1.2. Parenteral iron
Should be reserved as a last resort in the treatment of IDA in a hospital setting.
With the exception of patients with severe renal failure receiving haemodialysis, parenteral iron does not produce a faster haemoglobin response than oral iron provided that the oral iron preparation is taken reliably and absorbed adequately.
Restrictions:
The treatment of iron deficiency anaemia (diagnosis based on laboratory tests) when oral iron preparations are ineffective or cannot be used is restricted to specialist use.
Prescribing Notes:
These preparations are more expensive than some other IV iron preparations. Use in patients on haemodialysis or use as a bolus injection was not recommended by SMC and remains non-Formulary.
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Restrictions:
Treatment of iron deficiency in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis, when oral iron preparations are ineffective or cannot be used is restricted to specialist use only in adults with chronic kidney disease on dialysis.
Restrictions:
The treatment of iron deficiency anaemia (diagnosis based on laboratory tests) when oral iron preparations are ineffective or cannot be used is restricted to specialist use.
Prescribing Notes:
These preparations are more expensive than some other IV iron preparations. Use in patients on haemodialysis or use as a bolus injection was not recommended by SMC and remains non-Formulary.
For the relevant SMC advice click here