Intravenous Iron Infusion in Casablanca

Treatment of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia

Intravenous iron infusion allows for the rapid correction of iron deficiency when oral iron therapy is insufficient, poorly tolerated, or ineffective.

All infusions are administered under medical supervision following a prior medical assessment.

Common Indications

• Laboratory-confirmed iron deficiency anemia

• Low ferritin levels

• Intolerance to oral iron supplements

• Poor gastrointestinal absorption of iron

• Increased iron requirements (pregnancy, blood loss, post-operative recovery, etc.)

• Preoperative optimization before surgery

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First Step: Mandatory Medical Consultation

Before any iron infusion, a medical consultation is required to:

• Confirm the medical indication

• Prescribe the necessary laboratory tests

• Accurately calculate the iron deficit

• Select the most appropriate iron preparation

• Determine the total iron dose required

• Establish a personalized treatment protocol

Consultation Fee

200 MAD

Consultations are available:

• At our medical office in Casablanca

• Via online teleconsultation

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Iron Infusion Fees

Medical Infusion Procedure

600 MAD per infusion session

Medication not included.

The total cost depends on the iron preparation used and the prescribed dose.

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Which Iron Products Are Used?

Ferinject® (Ferric Carboxymaltose)

Ferinject® allows the administration of higher iron doses with fewer infusion sessions.

Estimated Cost

• Ferinject® 500 mg = 1,371 MAD
  (1 vial of 10 mL containing 50 mg/mL)

• Infusion procedure = 600 MAD

Total

1,971 MAD

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Venofer® (Iron Sucrose)

Venofer® is administered in smaller divided doses and usually requires multiple sessions.

Estimated Cost

• Venofer® 100 mg = 94.8 MAD
  (1 ampoule of 100 mg / 5 mL)

• Infusion procedure = 600 MAD

Total per 100 mg session

694.8 MAD

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The total number of sessions depends on the iron deficit calculated during the consultation.

 

How Do We Choose the Type of Iron?

The choice between Ferinject® and Venofer® is made by the physician after reviewing your laboratory results and medical condition.

Ferinject®

Often preferred when:

• The iron deficiency is significant

• Rapid correction is desired

• The patient wishes to reduce the number of appointments

Venofer®

May be preferred when:

• A gradual administration approach is desired

• Smaller doses are required

• The treatment protocol involves several infusions over time

There is no universal solution; treatment is fully individualized for each patient.

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How Does the Infusion Process Work?

Before the Infusion

• Review of laboratory results

• Confirmation of the medical indication

• Assessment of medical history

• Patient installation and monitoring setup

During the Infusion

• Placement of an intravenous line

• Slow administration of iron

• Continuous clinical monitoring

After the Infusion

• Medical observation for approximately 30 minutes

• Assessment of treatment tolerance

• Personalized medical advice

 

Safety

All infusions are performed with:

• Continuous medical supervision

• Emergency equipment immediately available

• Strict adherence to safety protocols

• Routine post-infusion observation

Severe allergic reactions are extremely rare with modern intravenous iron formulations.

Possible Side Effects

The most common side effects are generally mild and temporary:

• Warm flushing sensation

• Headache

• Nausea

• Dizziness

• Temporary drop in blood pressure

• Pain at the injection site

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Insurance and Health Plan Reimbursement

Medical consultations, infusion procedures, and prescribed medications may be partially or fully reimbursed depending on the coverage provided by your health insurance company or mutual insurance plan.

The following documents can be provided for reimbursement purposes:

• Medical claim form

• Detailed invoice

• Medical fee receipt

• Prescription

• Medical certificate if required

 

Book an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please send:

• Full name

• Date of birth

• Preferred appointment date

Fees

Consultation: 200 MAD

Infusion procedure: 600 MAD per session (medication not included)

📍 Casablanca

💻 In-office or online consultation by appointment

Please send your full name, date of birth, and preferred appointment date to receive an appointment proposal.

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Last updated on June 1, 2026.