By Hayley Ferguson

Medicine Hat patients no longer to pay for iron infusions

Mar 22, 2019 | 12:58 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB –  While Medicine Hat patients have had to pay up to $400 for iron IV infusions, some patients in other parts of the province haven’t.

That won’t be the case anymore though according to Alberta Health Services.

“AHS recognizes that coverage for IV iron products has varied across the province. We understand this has been frustrating for patients and know that solutions are needed to address the concerns being raised in our communities. Effective immediately, AHS will not be charging patients for IV Iron Infusion therapy.” AHS said in a written statement.

“AHS is always working towards ensuring all patients have the same access to high-quality care, without barriers, and this change will ensure that we continue to deliver on this commitment.”

IV iron infusions can be necessary for patients who are anemic and can not absorb enough iron orally. Some common causes of low iron levels can be heavy menstrual loss or from cancer.

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