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Information about renal anaemia medication and clinics

Management of Renal Anaemia during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) Outbreak: Information for patients

Page updated: 21/12/2021

Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we are reducing the number of people coming into the hospital to avoid catching or spreading the virus.  This includes appointments for blood tests and intravenous iron. We will continue to care for you throughout the pandemic, but we will do things differently.

As you know, government advice can change day-to-day, so the information here and our advice may also change. We will keep you informed of any changes.

Renal anaemia clinics:

The number of people in clinic will be kept to a minimum. We will carefully review whether you need to attend for intravenous iron. We will carry out a telephone review to assess if you are need to attend in person.

If you collect EPO injections from us:  

Please telephone 01792 703392 and give us at least 2 weeks’ notice when you require a further supply of your EPO injections.

You can collect your EPO injections from the Renal Pharmacy at Morriston hospital.

If you or a friend or relative is collecting your medication from Morriston Hospital, they should NOT come in to the Liz Baker Renal Unit. Instead, they should ring 01792 703392 or 01792 531297 on arrival and a member of the team will come outside with your EPO. This is to protect them, you and other patients from spreading or catching the virus.

If you, or a friend or family member is unable to collect your EPO please contact us.

Blood Tests: We will continue to provide you with a form for a blood test with a letter telling you when it needs to be done.  You can have a blood test in your local hospital or GP surgery.

Please contact us if you are having problems getting an appointment for a blood test.

EPO administration: Please contact us if you have any issues that arise regarding your EPO administration.

Contact information:

  • Telephone for renal anaemia team: 01792 703392
  • Telephone for general medication enquiries: 01792 531293
  • Telephone for COVID-19 medication enquiries and on arrival in Morriston Hospital to collect dialysis supplies or medication: 01792 531297
  • Renal pharmacy SMS text message: 07860017368
  • Renal pharmacy email: abm.renalmedicinesService@wales.nhs.uk

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