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Ferrous sulfate - Iron-deficiency anaemia

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Preferred
 

Status 2

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Modified release tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

BNF: Modified-release preparations of iron are licensed for once-daily dosage, but have no therapeutic advantage and should not be used. 

Documentation

Guidelines (Local)
Iron Deficiency Anaemia - Management Guidelines for Primary Care Oct 22

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Ferrous sulfate
Indication :
Iron-deficiency anaemia
Group Name :
Keywords :
Iron deficiency anaemia, IDA, iron supplements, iron supplementation, iron replacement therapy, ferrous sulphate
Brand Names Include :
FerroDose, FerroTab
Important Information :

Prescribing for children: Express the dose in terms of elemental iron and iron salt and select the most appropriate preparation; specify both the iron salt and formulation on the prescription.

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
1
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Ferrous sulfate is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Iron-deficiency anaemia.

Committee Recommendations (1)

07 Dec 22 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands integrated care system Area Prescribing Committee (APC) agreed the following traffic lights status for iron preparations for iron deficiency anaemia as follows:

GREEN traffic light status - preferred
•    Ferrous Sulfate 200mg tablets
•    Ferrous Fumerate 210mg tablets
•    Ferrous Gluconate 300mg tablets

GREEN
•    Sodium Feredetate liquid – where a liquid is needed

GREEN
•    Ferric Maltol 30mg capsules – reserved as a last option before referral and if parenteral iron is being considered