Epogen — Medica
Reduction of allogeneic red blood cell transfusions in a patient undergoing surgery
Initial criteria
- Hemoglobin is ≤ 13.0 g/dL
- Surgery is elective, nonvascular, and noncardiac
- Patient is not willing or able to donate autologous blood prior to surgery
- Patient is currently receiving iron therapy OR has adequate iron stores according to the prescriber
Approval duration
1 month