Iron Infusions
Melbourne, Brighton
At Newbay Medical Clinic, we’re proud to bring you the quality care you deserve every time you come through our door. As a team of well-rounded, informed, and reassuring medical professionals, we understand that having adequate iron levels is vital to your everyday wellbeing. However, we also get that not everybody can tolerate oral iron tablets. In these cases, iron infusions can be an excellent way to receive the iron you need quickly, safely, and effectively.
Our caring team are here to provide iron infusions to as many people in the Bayside local communities as possible including suburbs such as Bentleigh, Caulfield South, Elwood, Gardenvale, Hampton & Sandringham.
What is an Iron Infusion?
Is an Iron Infusion Right For Me?
- Can’t tolerate oral iron due to side effects
- Are unable to absorb oral iron
- Have ongoing blood loss where oral iron can’t keep up with your needs
- Need iron quickly, for example before major surgery or during pregnancy
- Are receiving EPO hormonal treatment
Why Do I Need Iron?
Breathing Easier
Have More Energy
Maintain Healthy Cells
Keep You Steady
Improved Immune System
Keep You Warm
Your Iron Infusion Questions Answered
To discuss your suitability for an iron infusion, please book an initial appointment with one of our GPs. We’ll arrange for your procedure if you’re deemed suitable for an iron infusion. We perform a blood test to determine the appropriateness of an iron infusion and the dose required prior to administration.
Around one in ten patients may experience flu-like symptoms following their infusion, such as muscle aches, mild fever, or a headache. Allergic reactions or anaphylaxis are rare but serious side effects, which is why we monitor you afterwards and have qualified staff on hand to manage this if necessary.
At Newbay Medical Clinic, all our doctors are trained in the use of IV cannulas in the delivery of iron infusions. Despite the best practice insertion of the IV cannula and administration of the iron infusion, paravenous leakage can occur leading to a permanent brown stain on the skin. Please discuss this with your doctor prior to your procedure.
As part of our cost transparency model of care, please find below a breakdown of costs associated with an iron infusion at Newbay Medical Clinic:
• Initial consult: $64 gap
• Ferinject, which will need to be purchased from the chemist prior to the procedure: approximately $41.50 (correct at time of writing as per local chemist’s website)
• Procedure: $192 gap
If you’re in Brighton or the Bayside area, we can look after your iron infusion right here at our clinic! We often perform iron infusions to residents of Bentleigh, Caulfield South, Elwood, Gardenvale, Hampton and Sandringham.
