Iron Infusion Cost in Rosedale, MD

The cost of an iron infusion can vary vastly throughout the country depending on several factors, including the location of the clinic (urban or rural and the cost of living in the area), the type of iron infusion, the brand of product that is used for the infusion (much like all other medications, there are off-brand versions of the iron formulation), and the clinic-specific additional charges. With this in mind, the prices for one treatment can range from $100 to $4,000, with the Jean Walter Infusion Center in Rosedale offering very competitive prices of around $100 for one infusion along with promotional packages that decrease the price per number of treatments purchased to ensure all patients have access to iron infusions. In many cases, iron infusion treatments are deemed medically necessary and can be at least partially covered by health insurance, so it is always recommended that patients reach out to their insurance provider and treatment provider to ensure that no more money is spent than is necessary.

It is common for patients to start to notice the effects of their iron IV treatment within a week or two following their infusion, but in many cases, the effects may not be super noticeable until a month or so following the infusion. It does take around 2 to 3 weeks for the iron to be used by the bone marrow in producing hemoglobin for the red blood cells, which is required for the diminishing symptoms of anemia. The exact rate at which patients will be able to start to feel the positive results and when the results will peak do vary a fair bit from patient to patient, but typically speaking, most patients should be experiencing significant results within 3 to 4 weeks.

The immediate results from iron infusions likely include more of the common side effects as the body processes the increased quantity of iron, but these side effects should diminish quickly and will be replaced promptly with the benefits.

Following an iron infusion, most patients can expect to feel fine and can often even return to work or their normal daily routine straight from the appointment. Some patients may feel a bit lethargic or have other side effects that can be noticed shortly after the infusion, so it is important that each patient pays attention to their body and monitors their reactions, resting whenever necessary and only going at a pace that is safe for them. Patients must avoid engaging in strenuous activity for the remainder of the day or even a day or two following the infusion just to ensure that they recover properly. Specific instructions will be provided by the specialist who performed the iron infusion, so it is very important that each patient understands the after-care recommendations and can follow these instructions closely to prevent unnecessary complications or side effects.

Unlike many other medical procedures, there isn’t a ton that patients have to do in preparation for an iron infusion other than ensure that all of their questions or concerns regarding the treatment are addressed beforehand so that they know exactly what to expect. Iron infusions do use a small IV drip placed into the arm or hand of the patient, so patients will need to ensure that they have eaten enough throughout the day of their infusion and have drunk plenty of water to prevent feelings of light-headedness or dizziness. No fasting is required for an iron infusion, and unless otherwise stated, patients should continue taking all of their regularly prescribed medications even during the day of the procedure.

At Jean Walter Infusion Center, we offer affordable iron infusions to restore iron levels in your body. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 9114 Philadelphia Rd, Suite 208A, Rosedale, MD 21237. We serve patients from Dundalk MD, Halethrope MD, Ferndale MD, Yorktown MD, and surrounding areas.