A healthcare professional can prescribe vitamin B12 intramuscular injections or nasal gel spray for people with a severe vitamin B12 deficiency
Frequency: The dosing frequency depends on the indication
However, its advisable to consult with a qualified provider before starting any new supplement regimen, especially if you have existing health conditions or are taking medications
Medicare requires laboratory evidence of deficiency or a confirmed diagnosis such as pernicious anemia, a signed physician order specifying drug name, dose, route, and frequency, an administration record documenting the date, drug, dose, route, site, and administering clinician, and an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code on the claim that traces to a covered indication in the relevant MACs LCD.
Comparing injections to oral options For many people, oral therapy is safer and more convenient