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Basic Research in Plasma Medicine - A Throughput Approach from Liquids to Cells
Published on: November 17, 2017
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Plasma supply in the United States
1Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association, 147 Old Solomons Island Rd. Suite 100, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States; University of Baltimore, Merrick School of Business, Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, 11 W Mt Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States.
Summary
This article reviews U.S. source plasma collection trends up to 2019, detailing collection volumes, center numbers, plasma usage, and donor compensation policies. It provides a snapshot of the industry
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences
- Public Health and Epidemiology
Background:
- Source plasma collection is critical for producing life-saving therapies.
- Understanding collection trends and center operations is vital for supply chain stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a descriptive overview of the source plasma collection landscape in the United States.
- To analyze trends in plasma collections and the number of collection centers up to 2019.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of historical data on source plasma collections.
- Compilation of data on the number of source plasma collection centers.
- Review of plasma usage, distribution, and donor compensation policies.
Main Results:
- Summarizes the trend of source plasma collections in the U.S. through 2019.
- Reports the number of source plasma collection centers operating in the U.S.
- Discusses the utilization and distribution of collected plasma.
- Briefly outlines donor compensation policies.
Conclusions:
- The article offers a comprehensive summary of the state of source plasma collection in the U.S. as of 2019.
- Provides valuable data for stakeholders in the biopharmaceutical and public health sectors.
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