Intravenous Iron Versus Oral Iron Administration for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Patient-Preference Study

The majority of the patients preferred intravenous iron therapy to correct IDA because oral therapy was associated with difficulties related to swallowing iron tablets and remembering to take the tablets. Although the results indicate that both therapies have similar effectiveness, patients receiving intravenous treatment appeared to be more satisfied with the treatment and recommended it to friends and family.