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DateVersion NumberSummary of ChangesChanges Made by
October 20101.0.Initial document.Dr Aylur Rajasri, Consultant Obstetrician.
October 20121.1.Change in product from Venofer to Monofer and change in management of HB, 11 at booking and <10.5 at 28 weeks.Dr Aylur Rajasri, Consultant Obstetrician.
Anaemia and iron deficiency: Diagnosis and Treatment throughout Pregnancy, Labour and Postpartum Period Clinical Guideline V4.3