Iron deficiency anaemia (parenteral iron)

Drug Safety Update

November 2020: Ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject▼): risk of symptomatic hypophosphataemia leading to osteomalacia and fractures

 December 2014: Intravenous iron and serious hypersensitivity reactions: strengthened recommendations

Local Prescribing Guidance

See local Trust guidance.

MTW: please see Q-pulse for local prescribing proforma

Please note that Monofer should be considered as a first list treatment option with regard to IV iron.  If Monofer is not considered suitable, then discuss the case with the consultant in charge of the patient.

  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary