Painkillers - Whole Blood and Components

Essential information

Obligatory

Assess the reason for treatment and see any relevant entry.

Discretionary

If the donor is otherwise fit to donate, regardless of the type of medication, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Disabled donor
• Drug Index - Drugs and platelet donation
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Shunts, stents and devices

Reason for change:

The entry has been revised to improve clarity.

Version details:

WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)