Medicines regulator considers warning label for iron infusions | ABC NEWS

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The Therapeutic Goods Administration is considering stronger warnings about the possible health risks related to iron infusions as they become a more common treatment for iron deficiency. Dr Kieran Le Plastrier says the treatment is relatively safe as the serious side effects are "quite rare", but still advocates for keeping patients informed. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-15/australians-call-for-stronger-warnings-on-iron-infusion-risks/107264142 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia #abcnewschannel

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