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IRON SUCROSE vs SODIUM FERRIC COMPLEX: Which Drug Is Safer?

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IRON SUCROSE vs SODIUM FERRIC COMPLEX: Safety Overview

Metric IRON SUCROSE SODIUM FERRIC COMPLEX
Total FAERS Reports 4,724 1,240
Deaths Reported 277 293
Death Rate 5.9% 23.6%
Hospitalizations 1,107 405
Average Patient Age 51.3 yrs 72.3 yrs
% Female Patients 72.4% 26.3%
FDA Approval Date Aug 8, 2025 Feb 18, 1999
Manufacturer Sandoz Inc sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC
Route INTRAVENOUS INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Prescription Prescription