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NHS patients receiving UK-sourced plasma for the first time in a generation

  • The NHS has begun using blood plasma donated by UK residents for the first time in 27 years after a previous ban was lifted due to health concerns.
  • Jill shared, "Transfusions have been life-changing for me in keeping me well," highlighting the impact on patients.
  • The NHS aims to meet 25% of its immunoglobulin needs with UK plasma by the end of the year.
  • Plans are in place to increase this percentage to 30-35% by 2031.
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Somerset blood donors help create lifesaving medicines for NHS patients

This marks the first time in 25 years that plasma is being used to create medicines for NHS patients, reducing the need for imports.

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First NHS patients now receiving life-saving medicine made from Bedfordshire donors' blood plasma

Patients from all around the country are now receiving a life-saving medicine made from the plasma of blood donors in Bedfordshire.

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NHS patients in Manchester receiving medicines made from blood donors' plasma

This marks the first time in 25 years that plasma has been used to create medicines for NHS patients, reducing the need for imports.

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'Historic moment' as lifesaving drugs made from Bucks donors' blood

NHS patients are receiving lifesaving medicine made from the blood plasma of Buckinghamshire donors

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NHS patients now receiving medicine made from blood plasma of Hampshire donors

This marks the first time in 25 years that plasma is being used to create life-saving medicines for NHS patients, reducing the need for imports.

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Berkshire patients receive lifesaving medicine made from local blood plasma

NHS patients are now receiving lifesaving medicine made from the blood plasma of Berkshire donors

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
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