Sodium ferric gluconate (Ferrlecit) is restricted to patients who do not tolerate iron sucrose (Venofer) or to use during periods of Venofer shortage.
Outpatient Medical (Adults): May interchange to the most cost effective intravenous iron product at an equivalent elemental dose. The prescriber should be notified of any interchange.
Sodium ferric gluconate (Ferrlecit) is restricted to patients who do not tolerate iron sucrose (Venofer) or to use during periods of Venofer shortage.
Outpatient Medical (Adults): May interchange to the most cost effective intravenous iron product at an equivalent elemental dose. The prescriber should be notified of any interchange.
For Updated Formulary Preferred Products (Inpatient and Outpatient): Preferred Products for Select Agents
Reviewed: October 26, 2005
Updated: July 2021, February 2026