Infusions, close to home.
Iron infusion and osteoporosis infusion at Earlwood and Bangor. Infusions are given in the treatment room by our nursing team, with a GP on site, so there is no hospital day visit to arrange.
Given in the treatment room.
An infusion delivers a treatment through a small drip in the arm. Some treatments are given this way because they cannot be taken as a tablet, are not tolerated by mouth, or need to work more quickly.
Our nursing team sets up the drip, stays with you through the infusion and monitors you afterwards, with a GP on site throughout. Whether an infusion is right for you is a decision for your doctor, made on your test results and history.
Two infusions, two ways to book.
Iron infusion. Delivers iron directly into the bloodstream. It is used when oral iron isn't tolerated, isn't working quickly enough, or when iron deficiency is severe. Common reasons include iron deficiency anaemia not responding to oral supplements, chronic disease affecting absorption, preparation for surgery, pregnancy-related deficiency and post-hospital anaemia.
How to book. Start with an iron deficiency assessment with a GP, who reviews your iron studies, symptoms and history and confirms whether an infusion is appropriate. The infusion is then booked as a separate appointment. The infusion itself takes 15 to 30 minutes; with monitoring afterwards, plan for about an hour. More in the Health Library: Iron infusions in general practice.
Osteoporosis infusion. A treatment for osteoporosis given through a drip rather than as a tablet. Your GP or specialist decides whether it is suitable for you, based on your bone density results, blood tests and history, and how often it is needed.
How to book. Once your GP or specialist has recommended the infusion, book the osteoporosis infusion appointment directly. Bring your referral or letter and any recent blood test results. Allow about an hour for the visit, including the checks before and after.
Earlwood and Bangor.
Infusions are given at Earlwood Medical Centre and Bangor Medical Centre. Reception confirms the next available infusion session when you book.
Confirmed at booking.
Infusion appointments incur a private fee, with a Medicare rebate available for eligible patients. The reception team will confirm the applicable fee and rebate arrangements with you when booking.
Common questions.
Do I need a referral?
For an iron infusion, no: book an iron deficiency assessment with a GP at Earlwood or Bangor, who reviews your iron studies and confirms whether an infusion is appropriate. For an osteoporosis infusion, it needs to have been recommended by your GP or specialist before you book.
How long does an infusion take?
An iron infusion takes 15 to 30 minutes. With the checks beforehand and the monitoring period afterwards, plan for about an hour for either infusion.
Which centres offer infusions?
Earlwood Medical Centre and Bangor Medical Centre.
Who gives the infusion?
Our nursing team, in the treatment room, with a GP on site throughout.
What should I bring?
Your Medicare card, a list of your current medications, and any recent blood test results. For an osteoporosis infusion, also bring your referral or letter from the doctor who recommended it.
What does it cost?
Infusion appointments incur a private fee, with a Medicare rebate available for eligible patients. Reception confirms the fee when you book.
