AT-HOME IV IRON INFUSION IN THE BRONX

Get expert, clinical-grade iron deficiency relief in the comfort of your home. Servicing communities from Riverdale down to Mott Haven, our licensed medical team delivers quick, direct-to-bloodstream iron infusions without requiring a trip to a medical center. Physician-supervised sessions are safely conducted by licensed RNs in 60 to 90 minutes, with appointments often available the next day.

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Iron Therapy

$400.00

Book your at-home Venofer® treatment • Same-week appointments available

Suitable for busy mothers in the Bronx

After giving birth at Montefiore Medical Center six months ago, your ferritin gets a reading of 18. You’re advised to supplement with oral iron, but absorption issues can compromise the treatment’s effectiveness. In the meantime, you’re seeing clumps of hair in your shower drain while you spend your days squeezing onto the 4 train or idling in Major Deegan traffic.

Female patients looking to book iron infusions are mostly postpartum or with heavy menstrual cycles. They are often in the “ferritin gray zone" wherein iron stores are between 15 and 30 ng/mL, yet blood work seems normal while brain fog, hair loss, and exhaustion remain as symptoms. Many mothers experience deficiency-related symptoms after an NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi or Montefiore delivery that oral iron tends not to resolve sufficiently or quickly.

Across Riverdale, Morris Park, and Pelham Bay, obstetricians also tend to flag low ferritin among patients but do not have iron infusion capabilities to promptly address the deficiency.

You can easily lose half your day visiting an infusion suite at Jacobi or BronxCare Health System due to Cross Bronx Expressway traffic or subways, parking, waiting rooms, and other delays. Oral iron, on the other hand, not only takes months to be effective but also comes with gastrointestinal side effects that make daily adherence challenging.

Suitable for busy mothers in the Bronx

YOUR AT-HOME IRON INFUSION, STEP BY STEP

01
Pre-Visit Consult & Labs (24–72 hours prior)
We review your CBC and ferritin from your OB or primary care doctor within the past 90 days. Current labs are required before any iron infusion session with Drip Gym.
Pre-Visit Consult & Labs (24–72 hours prior)
02
Confirmed Booking
Select your preferred 90-minute arrival window. Same-day scheduling is possible across the Bronx if booked early; otherwise, next-day appointments are typically available.
Confirmed Booking
03
RN Arrival
Your RN arrives with Venofer®, clinical-grade IV supplies, safety monitoring equipment, and everything needed for a sterile home setup. No preparation required on your end.
RN Arrival
04
Clinical Setup (10 minutes)
Vitals check, allergy screening, baseline assessment. Your RN walks you through exactly what to expect before the infusion begins.
Clinical Setup (10 minutes)
05
The Infusion (30–60 minutes)
Slow, controlled drip monitored in real time. You can work from home, rest on the couch, breastfeed, or scroll on your phone. Most patients feel nothing during the infusion itself.
The Infusion (30–60 minutes)
06
Post-Infusion Watch (15 minutes)
Final vitals check, hydration reminder, safety confirmation. Your RN monitors for any delayed reactions before wrapping up.
Post-Infusion Watch (15 minutes)
07
Clean Up & Plan
All clinical waste is removed. You receive a personalized handout with your lab recheck schedule and follow-up recommendations.
Clean Up & Plan

ABOUT VENOFER® AND HOW WE KEEP YOU SAFE

Venofer® (Iron IV Therapy) is iron sucrose, the same IV iron formulation used by Bronx-based hospitals such as Montefiore Medical Center, Jacobi, and BronxCare. It delivers absorbable iron directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive issues that make oral supplements intolerable for most patients looking to replenish their iron stores.

We require recent lab work (a CBC and ferritin test within the past 90 days) before every infusion. This confirms that you are iron-deficient and protects against receiving IV iron when you don't need it (iron overdose).

  • Active infection or fever at time of visit = immediate rescheduling
  • Known iron overload conditions (hemochromatosis) = not a candidate
  • Certain pregnancy stages are screened out for safety
  • Real-time physician backup available during every home visit
  • RNs trained in adverse-reaction protocols and carry emergency supplies
ABOUT VENOFER® AND HOW WE KEEP YOU SAFE

AT-HOME VS ORAL PILLS VS HOSPITAL INFUSION SUITE

Oral Iron Pills Hospital Infusion Suite DripGym At-Home
Best For Mild deficiency, long-term maintenance Acute clinical emergencies Rapid recovery & busy schedules
What to Expect Gastrointestinal upset, constipation, slow results Waiting rooms, sterile hospital vibes Boutique care on your own sofa
Logistics Daily adherence required Commute, parking, check-in delays Zero travel, as we come to you
Timeline 3-6 months to see change 2-4 weeks scheduling wait Results in days, next-day booking
Best For
Oral Iron Pills
Mild deficiency, long-term maintenance
Hospital Infusion Suite
Acute clinical emergencies
DripGym At-Home
Rapid recovery & busy schedules
What to Expect
Oral Iron Pills
Gastrointestinal upset, constipation, slow results
Hospital Infusion Suite
Waiting rooms, sterile hospital vibes
DripGym At-Home
Boutique care on your own sofa
Logistics
Oral Iron Pills
Daily adherence required
Hospital Infusion Suite
Commute, parking, check-in delays
DripGym At-Home
Zero travel, as we come to you
Timeline
Oral Iron Pills
3-6 months to see change
Hospital Infusion Suite
2-4 weeks scheduling wait
DripGym At-Home
Results in days, next-day booking

Pricing and What's Included

What's Included
  • Prescribed Venofer® (iron sucrose) medication
  • Licensed RN visit to your home
  • IV supplies and safety monitoring equipment
  • Pre-visit lab review by a supervising physician
  • Post-infusion follow-up and recheck guidance

HSA/FSA cards accepted. IV iron is generally not covered by insurance unless documented anemia and medical-necessity criteria are met.

Single At-Home Iron Infusion

$400

HSA/FSA eligible

Package Option · Buy 5 Infusions, Get 1 Free

$2,000

HSA/FSA eligible

Real Stories From The Bronx

★★★★★

The beauty of having a Drip Gym nurse administer my IV treatment at home is I don't have to worry about childcare for a single minute. They’re also very friendly and answers all my questions.

-Sophia, Riverdale
★★★★★

I’m done spending half a day in a hospital waiting room for a postpartum infusion. Drip Gym makes the whole process quick and quiet with their mobile service. IV iron is now so easy.

-Lucy, Morris Park
★★★★★

I used to get my iron infusion at Montefiore Weiler. These days, Drip Gym sends an incredible RN to my house, and the appointments are done before lunch.

-Kath, Pelham Bay

QUESTIONS THE BRONX PATIENTS ASK

At-home Venofer® infusions start at $400 per session, with package pricing available including a ‘buy 5 infusions, get 1 free’ offer. Pricing includes the prescribed Venofer® medication, licensed RN visit, clinical supplies, physician-reviewed lab work, and post-infusion follow-up guidance. HSA/FSA payments are accepted. Most insurance plans do not cover mobile IV iron unless documented anemia and medical-necessity criteria are met.

Venofer® is iron sucrose, a prescription IV formulation that delivers iron directly into your bloodstream. It bypasses your digestive system. That means no stomach cramps or nausea. Most patients experience symptom improvement within two to four weeks.

Most patients tolerate Venofer® well. Mild side effects can include metallic taste, headache, or slight nausea. Serious allergic reactions are rare but possible, which is why we monitor you closely throughout.

Women with confirmed low ferritin (typically below 30 ng/mL) who are symptomatic, exhaustion, hair loss, brain fog, and who either cannot tolerate oral iron or need faster results. You'll need recent CBC and ferritin labs, and our supervising physician reviews every case before approval.

If you book before 11:00 AM, we can often schedule same-day service for an afternoon arrival window. Standard bookings are typically within 24 to 48 hours. You’ll select a 90-minute window that works for your schedule, e.g. after your Major Deegan commute.

Yes, with your OB’s clearance. Postpartum iron deficiency is one of the most common reasons our patients in the Bronx book. We coordinate with your delivering hospital when needed, and we work from your existing postpartum labs.

Possibly. You can have “normal” hemoglobin but depleted iron stores (low ferritin), which puts you in what's called the “gray zone” (not anemic by standard criteria but functionally iron-deficient). Have your recent CBC and ferritin results ready. Our supervising physician determines eligibility based on your labs and symptoms.

Absolutely. The RN just needs a quiet spot (kitchen table, sofa, or dining room) where she can monitor you safely for 60 to 90 minutes.