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EasyHaematologyIron deficiency anaemiauk-plab-1

A 74-year-old woman with a history of osteoarthritis is admitted with a fractured neck of femur following a fall. Her blood tests show Hb 9.0 g/dL (MCV 72 fL), ferritin 6 µg/L, and normal B12 and folate. She has been regularly taking Ibuprofen for pain. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment for her anaemia?

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