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What’s the chance she’ll complete the course? Up to 54 of patients studied did not complete their full course of ferrous sulfate as prescribed 1–3* % Maltofer ® restores iron levels with signifi cantly less side effects and better treatment compliance. 1,2* Ensure they get the iron you intended. For more information, visit maltofer.com.au Maltofer contains iron as iron polymaltose. *In studies comparing iron polymaltose with ferrous sulfate in iron defi cient patients. References: 1. Ortiz R et al. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2011;24:1–6. 2. Toblli JE and Brignoli R. Arzneimittelforschung 2007;57:431-438. 3. Jacobs P et al. Hematology 2000; 5: 77-83. Maltofer ® is a registered trademark of Vifor Pharma used under licence by Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd. For medical and product enquiries, contact Vifor Pharma customer service on 1800 202 674. For sales and distribution enquiries, contact Aspen Pharmacare customer service on 1300 659 646. Date of preparation October 2016. Body-friendly iron