Lab results confirming B12 deficiency, or a physician-confirmed diagnosis of pernicious anemia, must be on file before the injection is administered
Medicare Advantage must also provide similar coverage, though your out-of-pocket cost will vary depending on your specific plan
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For individuals requiring supplementation due to confirmed deficiency or malabsorption, therapeutic doses vary considerably depending on the underlying cause: Dietary deficiency : 50150 micrograms daily orally, or cyanocobalamin tablets as prescribed Pernicious anaemia : Initially hydroxocobalamin 1 mg intramuscularly three times weekly for two weeks, then maintenance injections every two to three months [3] Neurological involvement : More intensive regimens may be required, with hydroxocobalamin injections on alternate days until symptom improvement [3] NICE guidance emphasises that supplementation should be evidence-based rather than speculative
Some medications, particularly those for digestion or certain anti-inflammatory drugs, can affect how your body uses B12
