An IV iron infusion has two costs: the iron medicine, and the visit where a nurse gives it and watches you afterwards. They are paid for differently.
The iron medicine
- Private drug plans: most workplace plans cover IV iron with a prescription.
- Ontario Drug Benefit: may cover it for people 65 and older or on Ontario Works, ODSP or Trillium, usually after iron tablets haven’t worked well enough.
- Otherwise you pay the pharmacy directly.
The prescription is filled at a community pharmacy and you bring the medicine to your infusion.
The infusion visit
- Hospital outpatient clinics are publicly funded, so there is no charge for the visit. You need an order from your prescriber, and there may be a wait.
- Community clinics like ours are private. Our infusion visit is $175 and includes the nurse’s time and observation afterwards. The medicine is separate.
Before an infusion
You need recent blood work showing iron deficiency and a prescriber’s order. If you don’t have one, start with our Nurse Practitioner assessment ($65), in clinic or by video. Orders from your own doctor or NP are welcome.
Tip. Before booking, ask your drug plan whether IV iron needs prior approval. It saves a second trip.
Common questions
Is IV iron covered by OHIP?
Hospital outpatient infusion visits are publicly funded. The iron medicine itself is not covered by OHIP; most private drug plans cover it, and the Ontario Drug Benefit may for eligible people.
How much does an iron infusion cost at your clinic?
The infusion visit is $175. The iron medicine is separate. An NP assessment, if you need one, is $65.
Do I need a referral?
You need a prescriber’s order. We accept orders from other prescribers, or our Nurse Practitioner can assess you.
Sources
General information only, not advice for your situation. Written and reviewed by our clinical team (Nurse Practitioner, RN, RSW) using the sources listed. In an emergency call 911.
Talk it through with us
No referral or OHIP card needed. Fees are confirmed before you book.
