Medical infusion treatment

Iron Infusions in Lakeland, FL

Personalized iron replacement therapy for men and women.

Iron deficiency can affect anyone. Symptoms such as persistent fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headaches, or decreased stamina may sometimes be associated with low iron levels.

At Lakeland IV Therapy + Wellness, we offer medically supervised iron sucrose infusions for eligible patients who may benefit from intravenous iron replacement. Treatment may be considered when oral iron is not tolerated, has not adequately corrected iron deficiency, or is otherwise unsuitable.

Our approach combines clinical evaluation, appropriate laboratory testing, individualized treatment recommendations, and patient education.

Iron infusions require an appropriate clinical indication, a valid treatment order, and medical approval.

Calm infusion chair and IV stand in the Lakeland treatment room

Transparent self-pay pricing

Iron Infusion Pricing

Medication: Iron Sucrose (Venofer® or FDA-approved generic equivalent). A generic formulation may be used.

Iron Sucrose 100 mg

$294 per infusion

Includes:

  • 100 mg intravenous iron sucrose
  • IV catheter placement
  • IV supplies
  • Medication administration
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Required post-infusion observation
  • Patient education
  • Aftercare instructions

Iron Sucrose 200 mg

$394 per infusion

Includes:

  • 200 mg intravenous iron sucrose
  • IV catheter placement
  • IV supplies
  • Medication administration
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Required post-infusion observation
  • Patient education
  • Aftercare instructions

Your healthcare provider determines the appropriate dose and number of infusions based on your laboratory results, medical history, and individual treatment needs.

Some patients may require multiple infusions to complete their recommended iron replacement course.

Prices are per infusion. No additional routine administration or monitoring fees. Consultation fees, when required, are separate. Additional services outside the advertised infusion are discussed before any charge. Iron infusions are not part of IV memberships, wellness packages, or promotional discounts.

For men and women

Need an Iron Deficiency Evaluation?

Comprehensive Iron Deficiency Consultation: $150

  • Evaluation with an appropriately licensed clinician
  • Review of symptoms and medical history
  • Review of medications, previous iron treatments, and relevant conditions
  • Laboratory interpretation and results review
  • Discussion of oral versus intravenous iron
  • Individualized treatment recommendations
  • Education about iron deficiency, anemia, and potential treatment options

Standard labs included

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Ferritin
  • Serum iron
  • Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
  • Transferrin saturation

The $150 consultation includes all standard laboratory testing listed above, with no separate charges for those tests.

Additional testing beyond this panel, if indicated, is discussed before ordering. The iron infusion itself is not included.

A consultation does not guarantee that intravenous iron will be prescribed. It may result in recommendations for oral iron, further evaluation, specialist referral, or other care.

Three pathways

Getting Started Is Simple

I Already Have Recent Lab Results

Patients with a CBC and iron studies completed within the previous 30 days may request an iron infusion evaluation. Our clinician will review:

  • Recent laboratory findings
  • Symptoms and medical history
  • Previous treatment
  • Possible causes of iron deficiency
  • Whether an appropriate treatment order exists

Laboratory results alone do not authorize treatment. An additional assessment or prescription may be necessary.

I Need Labs and a Consultation

Patients without recent testing can request a comprehensive iron deficiency consultation. Consultation with standard labs: $150. This includes the evaluation, laboratory testing, results review, and individualized recommendations described above.

My Provider Already Prescribed IV Iron

Patients with a prescription from another authorized healthcare provider may request treatment directly through Lakeland IV. Documentation should include:

  • Signed and dated prescription or infusion order
  • Prescribing provider's contact information
  • Medication and formulation
  • Prescribed dosage
  • Route of administration
  • Frequency and total planned number of treatments
  • Recent CBC and iron studies
  • Relevant clinical history and prior infusion reactions

Outside prescriptions require clinical review and acceptance before administration. We may contact the prescribing provider to verify or clarify the order. A new consultation is not automatically required when an acceptable order and records are available, though additional evaluation may still be necessary.

Before treatment

Recent Blood Work Is Required

Appropriate baseline CBC and iron studies must generally be available from within 30 days before beginning a new iron infusion course. Standard testing includes CBC, ferritin, serum iron, TIBC, and transferrin saturation. Additional testing may be necessary based on medical history, symptoms, suspected causes of anemia, or the clinician's assessment.

Patients receiving an approved infusion series do not automatically need new labs before every treatment. Repeat testing and reassessment are determined by the clinician according to the treatment course and your response. Clinical judgment may require more recent testing even when results are less than 30 days old.

Men's health

Iron Deficiency Isn't Just a Women's Health Concern

Men can also experience iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia. Possible contributing factors include:

  • Gastrointestinal blood loss
  • Frequent blood donation
  • Poor iron absorption
  • Certain digestive disorders
  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Chronic medical conditions
  • Other sources of blood loss

Symptoms may include fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headaches, shortness of breath with activity, and reduced physical stamina.

Why Evaluation Matters

New or unexplained iron-deficiency anemia in adult men calls for an appropriate look at the underlying cause. Gastrointestinal blood loss can be an important consideration. In line with recognized clinical guidance, some patients may need gastrointestinal evaluation, including endoscopy or other testing when appropriate. Replacing iron does not remove the need to find the cause.

Iron infusions are not a treatment for ordinary tiredness, low energy, or athletic performance.

Women's health

Iron Deficiency and Women's Health

Iron deficiency may be associated with:

  • Heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Prolonged menstrual periods
  • Pregnancy
  • Postpartum blood loss
  • Nutritional factors
  • Poor iron absorption
  • Gastrointestinal conditions
  • Other medical causes

Patients with confirmed iron deficiency may benefit from intravenous iron when oral iron is ineffective, not tolerated, or unsuitable. Clinical evaluation remains important to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment. Fatigue or heavy periods alone do not mean IV iron is needed.

Pregnancy and postpartum

Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy

Iron needs increase during pregnancy as maternal blood volume expands and the developing baby and placenta require additional iron. Iron deficiency may lead to anemia, which can contribute to fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headaches, shortness of breath with activity, and heart palpitations. Anemia in pregnancy is identified through appropriate lab testing and assessment.

Oral iron is generally a first-line option for uncomplicated iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy. IV iron may be considered for selected patients when oral iron is not tolerated, has not been effective, or clinical circumstances warrant it. Intravenous iron is generally considered after the first trimester, with individualized maternal assessment.

Pregnancy-related use of iron sucrose is off-label, because its FDA-approved indication is iron-deficiency anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. Pregnant patients require appropriate prenatal and infusion-related clinical review before treatment.

Patients With Outside Prenatal Providers

You do not need to transfer prenatal care to request evaluation for iron infusion therapy. We can review prescriptions and lab results from your existing OB/GYN or midwife. Treatment must be approved by the responsible clinician before scheduling.

Postpartum Iron Deficiency

Iron deficiency and anemia can also occur after childbirth. Treatment depends on your symptoms, stability, lab results, medical history, and overall needs.

Iron Deficiency & Anemia During Pregnancy

Pregnancy increases the body's iron requirements, and some patients may develop iron deficiency or iron-deficiency anemia.

When oral iron is not tolerated or does not adequately correct iron deficiency, IV iron may be considered following an individualized clinical assessment.

For a more detailed explanation of pregnancy anemia, including symptoms, recommended blood work, treatment options, and when iron infusions may be appropriate, visit our associated practice, Lakeland Birth & Gynecology. You can still request iron infusion care directly with Lakeland IV.

Learn About Anemia During Pregnancy

Your visit

What to Expect During an Iron Infusion

  1. Step 1

    Medical Review

    The clinician reviews your lab results, medications, allergies, medical history, and approved treatment plan.

  2. Step 2

    IV Placement

    A small IV catheter is inserted to administer the medication.

  3. Step 3

    Iron Administration

    The prescribed iron sucrose dose is given according to the approved clinical protocol.

  4. Step 4

    Monitoring

    You are monitored during administration and observed for at least 30 minutes afterward and until clinically stable.

  5. Step 5

    Education and Follow-Up

    You receive information about possible side effects, aftercare, warning signs, and any recommended lab reassessment.

Visit length varies. Possible reactions include nausea, headache, dizziness, low blood pressure, and infusion-site discomfort, as well as rare serious allergic reactions. If iron leaks outside the vein, it may cause skin discoloration, so the IV site is monitored carefully. Trained staff and emergency treatment resources are available during every infusion. No infusion is risk-free.

Safety first

Clinical Review and Eligibility

Every treatment requires clinical approval. Your review considers whether IV iron is appropriate, prior reactions to IV iron, medication allergies, lab findings, possible iron overload, pregnancy status, current symptoms and stability, underlying causes of anemia, existing orders and prior iron exposure, and whether outpatient treatment is appropriate.

Iron is not given to patients with known hypersensitivity to the product or with iron overload. Concerning symptoms or unstable conditions may require hospital-based evaluation instead of routine outpatient infusion. This service is offered to eligible adults.

IV wellness services are not emergency medical care. Patients experiencing severe dehydration, heat stroke symptoms, chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, fainting, severe weakness or another medical emergency should call 911 or seek emergency medical care.

Request care through Lakeland IV

How to Request an Iron Infusion or Consultation

Online scheduling for iron services is being set up. No appointment is confirmed until the clinician has reviewed your request, and infusions are scheduled only after clinical approval.

  • Existing patients: send a secure message through your Patient Portal, naming the service you want: iron infusion review, the $150 consultation, or an infusion with an outside prescription. Lab reports and prescriptions can be shared securely there.
  • New patients: send a request with your name and best contact method only. Our office will reply with secure instructions for sharing records. Please do not include symptoms, lab results, or prescriptions in this request.

Treatment location: 2225 East Edgewood Drive, Suite 9, Lakeland, FL 33803. Serving Lakeland, Winter Haven, Plant City, and nearby Polk County communities from this one office.

Questions

Iron Infusion FAQs

Pregnant? Read Anemia During Pregnancy: Symptoms, Testing & Treatment from Lakeland Birth & Gynecology.

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Explore comprehensive women's health, prenatal care, and gynecology services through our associated practice, Lakeland Birth & Gynecology.

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