Table 2

Comparison of the intravenous iron preparations

Intravenous iron preparationMaximum single doseDuration of infusionCost/g of iron†
Iron dextran* (Cosmofer)20 mg/kg6 h£79.70
Iron sucrose (Venofer)200 mg10 min£70.80
500 mg4 h
Ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject)1000 mg15 min£217.50
But ≤15 mg/kg

  • ↵* Can also be given intramuscularly.

  • ↵† Costs according to British National Formulary.