Lancashire and South Cumbria
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9 Nutrition and blood

This chapter of the formulary is under continual development, please let the team know if you have any comments about the contents: mlcsu.lscformulary@nhs.net. 

For more information about the formulary development process, please see: https://www.lancsmmg.nhs.uk/lancashire-and-south-cumbria-icb-formulary-development/

09-01-01-02 Parenteral iron

Ferric Carboxymaltose Ferinject®
Formulary

Injection 50mg/mL

First line choice
For use in patients with asthma or eczema
For use when total dose infusion is needed

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Iron Sucrose Venofer®
Formulary

Injection 100mg/5mL

Second line after Ferinject


For intravenous use only

Do not use in patients with asthma or eczema

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Iron(III) Isomaltoside  Diafer®
Formulary

Injection 50mg/mL (2mL ampoule)

For use by renal unit only - preferred iron parenteral iron preparation for use by renal unit

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