Optimizing Oral Iron Therapy: Practical Insights for Clinicians

CAN-eng

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15min

Cardiology,Gastroenterology ,Haemotology

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Course Description

Iron deficiency is one of the most common yet underrecognized causes of fatigue, especially among women. In this quick 15-minute Expert Brief, Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Michelle Jacobson share practical, evidence-based insights to help clinicians identify and manage iron deficiency more effectively, optimize oral iron therapy, and improve adherence and patient outcomes.

This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from Ethical Remedies

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2026-12-09
Professions: Physician,Nursing,Pharmacy,Allied Health,Medical Resident,Student,Specialist

Faculty

  • Dr. Christine Palmay, HBArtSci, MD, CCFP, FCFP
  • Dr. Michelle Jacobson, MD, FRCSC, MHSc, MSCP

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the challenges of managing iron deficiency anemia in Canadian adults, especially in women of reproductive age and during pregnancy.
  • Differentiate between oral iron formulations based on clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability data from new evidence.
  • Integrate ferrous ascorbate into clinical practice for appropriate patients based on its efficacy, safety, and tolerability profile.
  • Apply evidence-based strategies to select the most appropriate oral iron therapy to improve patient adherence and outcomes in clinical practice.
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