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...
Main Authors: | Rahel Meier, Ellen Keizer, Thomas Rosemann, Stefan Markun |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW)
2019-09-01
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Series: | Swiss Medical Weekly |
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Online Access: | https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2669 |
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