IV Iron Infusion is a medical treatment used to quickly restore iron levels in patients with iron deficiency or iron-deficiency anemia. During the procedure, iron is delivered directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous (IV) infusion, allowing the body to replenish iron stores more rapidly than oral supplements.
IV iron infusions may be recommended for patients who:
IV iron allows a higher dose of iron to be delivered directly into the bloodstream, helping replenish iron stores and improve symptoms more efficiently than oral supplements.
Note: IV iron prescriptions are filled through our in-house pharmacy partner (or the patient’s preferred pharmacy) and are billed directly to the patient or through the patient’s prescription drug coverage. Patients are responsible for any portion not covered by their insurance. The cost of IV iron administration is separate and will be charged in addition to the prescription. By proceeding, you authorize the provider to order additional laboratory tests, including iron level testing, if required. By submitting this referral, the patient and referring provider consent to being contacted by MedCare Diagnostics via email, fax, text, or phone for appointment scheduling. The patient will be contacted directly with appointment details. MedCare Diagnostics is a facility and office space provider. All medical services, including consultations and testing, are provided independently by licensed healthcare professionals. Referrals do not negatively impact FHO physicians. Same-week appointments are available. Some services may not be covered by OHIP and may require payment by the patient or coverage through private insurance or a Health Spending Account (HSA).
If you already have a family doctor or nurse practitioner, they can send us your referral and recent blood work to begin the process.
Please have your referral faxed to:
Once we receive and review your referral, a member of our team will contact you to book your IV iron infusion appointment.
You can still get started with us.
Simply walk into our clinic where our healthcare provider will conduct a consultation regarding your relevant medical history. From there we will order the appropriate lab work and send it for testing. Our in-house physician will then review your results. If treatment is appropriate, we will send a prescription to our in-house pharmacy along with your insurance information.
Our team will then guide you through the next steps and help arrange your treatment.
At MedCare Diagnostics, we use modern intravenous iron formulations that allow for safe, effective, and convenient treatment of iron deficiency. Depending on your individual needs and medical assessment, our clinicians may administer one of the following IV iron therapies.
Benefits of Ferinject:
Benefits of Monoferric:
There are two separate costs associated with IV iron therapy:
We will provide a receipt for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement assessment
You will have to pay for your IV iron. If you have private insurance it may be on the list of covered medications.
If you qualify for coverage by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Plan Program (65+ years old, or with Ontario Works, Trillium or ODSP), intravenous iron should be covered.
ODB may cover some of the costs of IV iron if you meet the criteria below:
Your physician or nurse practitioner completes our IV Infusion Referral & Prescription Form and sends it to our clinic.
Patients have two options:
IV iron prescriptions are filled through our in-house pharmacy and are billed through the patient’s prescription drug coverage. Patients are responsible for any portion their insurance does not cover. Our team can help verify insurance coverage if needed.
Once the referral is received, our team contacts the patient to schedule an infusion appointment.
During your visit:
There are two separate costs associated with IV iron therapy:
Prescription Medication Fee – The iron medication is a prescription filled by our in-house pharmacy. Patients are responsible for the pharmacy dispensing fee and medication cost.
Infusion Administration Fee – A separate clinic fee covers IV administration, medical supervision, supplies, and nursing care during the infusion. The clinic infusion fee is $200 plus applicable taxes.
A receipt will be provided for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement assessment.
Mild side effects:
Severe side effects:
Please go to the emergency department or call 911.
Then let your doctor know what happened.
Yes. Patients may either: