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Velphoro® (Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

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English
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Renal Program

Velphoro® is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorous in the blood. This pamphlet explains what phosphorous does and why someone with with chronic kidney disease (CKD) needs to take this medication.

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