Infusion

Are you a GP, or Specialist requiring IV Infusion Therapy for your patient?  We are here to help.

IHS can provide IV Infusion Therapy on your order, for the following:

  • Iron Infusion

  • Intralipid Infusion

  • Aclasta / Zolodronic Acid

  • Vyepti

  • Hartman’s infusion

If you require an infusion that is not mentioned above, please complete the enquiry form and we will do our best to assist you where clinically appropriate.

What we will need for an Iron Infusion:

  1. A referral letter requesting an iron infusion be provided, which should include words similar to ‘please infuse on my order’
  2. A health summary that includes the patients most recent blood results which should include:
  • Iron results (showing deficiency)
  • E/LFTs (with phosphate & Calcium)
  • FBC (with haemoglobin)

3. A prescription for ferric carboxymaltose (this can not be dispensed onsite unless it is pre-ordered, please bring this with you on the day)
4. The patients name must be the same on both the medication and referral letter

For all other Infusions:

  • Please provide a referral letter requesting the infusion required, which should include words similar to ‘please infuse on my order’.
  • Any relevant scripts required to provide the infusion.
  • A health summary that includes any relevant information.

A brief appt will be made with one of our GP’s, or trained nurses 15-30mins prior to your infusion to review the referral, health summary, results, medication and ensure that they feel it is safe to proceed. There will be no out of pocket gap for this consultation if all of the above paperwork is provided. If the results, referrals, medication are not provided on the day, the appointment may need to be rescheduled.

Patients should bring the medication with them for their infusion.  We do try to keep some Intralipid in stock however, there is a shortage of this product at all suppliers until the end of March.  While there is a chemist onsite, it is best to phone ahead to Infinity Pharmacy and order it for that day to ensure they are open, that it is available and that there are no unfortunate delays.

The IHS difference

      1. Infusion clinics are run most weekdays
      2. All clinics are run by an experienced Infusion nurse trained in  IV Infusion therapy, including Iron infusions and managing central lines.
      3. All clinics are overseen by a GP trained in Iron Infusions and IV therapy
      4. There is a Doctor and mulitple nurses onsite at all times throughout our clinics.
      5. Tea and Coffee facilities are available
      6. Recliner chairs and lift chairs are available to ensure you are comfortable.
      7. Our IV room is purpose built, with natural airflow and light.
      8. We will write to referring practitioners with the outcome of the infusion.
      9. We are an accredited General Practice and have proven infection control measures in place to ensure the safety of your patient.

We are pleased to assist external Doctors where appropriate, who may not have the facilities to offer this service to their patients.

Please complete the online infusion referral form below and we will contact your patient to schedule a time within 24 hours.

Request an infusion