Bariatric surgery: The surgery provider will supply 4 weeks supply of vitamins and minerals post op. Vitamin and mineral supplementation is not offered on the NHS in primary care for bariatric surgery patients. However, B12 injections should be supplied and administered by the GP practice alongside associated blood tests and correction of any deficiencies found subsequently. Please see the following patient information:
Vitamins and minerals for life after bariatric surgery
Bariatric Surgery guidance from the 1st of October 2017
Ferinject is a branded option commissioned for prescribing.
| Pack |
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| 5 vial |
Monofer is a branded option commissioned for prescribing.
| Pack |
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| 5 vial |
| Pack |
|---|
| 5 vial |
| Pack |
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| 2 vial |
| Pack |
|---|
| 25 ampoule |
| Pack |
|---|
| 84 tablet |
| 100 tablet |
| Pack |
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| 30 capsule |
| 100 capsule |
| 250 capsule |
Reserved for paediatric use, and those with swallowing difficulties or specific clinical need
| Pack |
|---|
| 140 ml |
| 200 ml |
Iron deficiency anaemia in adults with inflammatory bowel disease that do not tolerate current oral iron supplements and for which IV iron is not warranted
Feraccru is the preferred option for prescribing
| Pack |
|---|
| 56 capsule |
Cosmofer is a branded option commissioned for prescribing.
| Pack |
|---|
| 5 ampoule |
| Pack |
|---|
| 2 ampoule |
Venofer is a branded option commissioned for prescribing.
| Pack |
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| 5 ampoule |
| Pack |
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| 5 vial |
Sytron is the preferred option for prescribing
| Pack |
|---|
| 200 ml |
| 500 ml |