If you are researching treatment, it is completely understandable that you want to know exactly which medication you may receive before deciding whether to book.At Holden’s Chemist Express, we currently use Ferinject® (ferric carboxymaltose) for patients who are clinically assessed as suitable for intravenous iron treatment.
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What is Ferinject®?
Ferinject® is a prescription medicine that contains ferric carboxymaltose, a form of intravenous iron used to treat iron deficiency when it has been confirmed through appropriate clinical assessment.
Unlike iron tablets, which are absorbed through the digestive system, Ferinject® is administered directly into a vein. This allows iron to be delivered efficiently under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional.
Treatment is only provided following a clinical review and prescription by an appropriately qualified independent prescriber.
Why do we use Ferinject®?
Ferinject® is a well-established intravenous iron preparation that is widely used in clinical practice for the treatment of iron deficiency when appropriate.
Every patient is different. The decision to prescribe an iron infusion is based on your symptoms, blood results, medical history and overall clinical assessment. Not everyone with tiredness or a low ferritin level will require an iron infusion.
Our diagnosis-first approach helps ensure treatment is only recommended when there is a clear clinical reason for doing so.
Can I check the ingredients before treatment?
Yes. We understand that many patients wish to review the ingredients before making a decision, particularly if they have allergies, dietary concerns or have experienced reactions to medicines in the past.
The full prescribing information, including ingredients, precautions and potential side effects, is available in the official Patient Information Leaflet supplied with the medicine.
If you have any concerns before booking, please contact our clinical team. We are happy to answer questions before your appointment.
What if I have allergies or have reacted to an iron infusion before?
Please let us know before your appointment if you have:
- Any known allergies to medicines
- Previously experienced a reaction to an iron infusion
- Any significant medical conditions
- Questions about the ingredients or suitability of treatment
This information forms part of your clinical assessment and helps determine whether treatment is appropriate for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you use Ferinject®?
Yes. Holden’s Chemist Express currently uses Ferinject® (ferric carboxymaltose) for clinically appropriate intravenous iron treatment.
Can I request a different iron infusion?
The choice of treatment is determined by the prescribing clinician based on your individual clinical needs and what is considered appropriate.
Can I read the ingredients before booking?
Absolutely. If you would like more information before your appointment, please contact us and we will direct you to the official prescribing information.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. Ferinject® is a prescription-only medicine and is supplied only after assessment by an independent prescriber.
Book your iron assessment
If you think iron deficiency could be contributing to your symptoms, the first step is a proper assessment. We review your symptoms, blood results and medical history before deciding whether an iron infusion is the right treatment for you.