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MediumHaematologyIron deficiency anaemiaau-amcau-racgp

A 68-year-old woman presents with fatigue and dyspnoea on exertion. Hb is 90 g/L, MCV 72 fL and ferritin is 8 µg/L. She has no obvious menstrual loss. What is the most appropriate next step after confirming iron deficiency?

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