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EasyHaematologyIron deficiency anaemiauk-plab-1

A 32-year-old vegan woman complains of fatigue and dyspnoea on exertion. Hb is 8.9 g/dL, MCV 70 fL, ferritin 8 micrograms/L. There is no overt bleeding. According to NICE CKS, what is the most appropriate initial treatment for her anaemia?

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