Indications and associated factors for prescribing intravenous iron supplementation in Swiss general practice: a retrospective observational study

Indications and associated factors for prescribing intravenous iron supplementation in Swiss general practice: a retrospective observational study

BACKGROUND Intravenous iron supplementation (IVIS) is increasing in Swiss general practice. This is controversial because of higher costs and risks compared with oral iron supplementation (OIS). In this study, we aimed to investigate indications for OIS and IVIS in Swiss general practice...

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Main Authors: Rahel Meier, Ellen Keizer, Thomas Rosemann, Stefan Markun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2019-09-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
general practice
iron supplementation
non-anaemic iron deficiency
overuse
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2669

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