The introduction of component therapy on a large scale reduced the need for independent, self-sufficient regional units. Read more about The introduction of component therapy on a large scale reduced the need for independent, self-sufficient regional units.
Thomas Dutton identified that the customary method of financing the NBTS was not conducive to the development of such a partnership and this was probably the biggest factor that led to the delay in mounting the AHG (Factor 8) concentrate production programme. Read more about Thomas Dutton identified that the customary method of financing the NBTS was not conducive to the development of such a partnership and this was probably the biggest factor that led to the delay in mounting the AHG (Factor 8) concentrate production programme.
In considering what needs the Department of Health should plan for, a review of blood and blood products in 1976 noted that there was little information to show whether current practices represented optimal use of products or whether figures were misleading due to wasteful practices. Read more about In considering what needs the Department of Health should plan for, a review of blood and blood products in 1976 noted that there was little information to show whether current practices represented optimal use of products or whether figures were misleading due to wasteful practices.
The Northern Regional Health Authority was offered increased capital and the West Midlands Regional Health Authority was offered an increased revenue allocation in order to produce the plasma required. Read more about The Northern Regional Health Authority was offered increased capital and the West Midlands Regional Health Authority was offered an increased revenue allocation in order to produce the plasma required.
Following the redevelopment of BPL, an increase in plasma supplies and factor concentrate production occurred. Read more about Following the redevelopment of BPL, an increase in plasma supplies and factor concentrate production occurred.
The Medicines Inspectorate began its inspection of BPL and concluded that planning for essential improvements should begin immediately and called for urgent action. It observed the current position was not a recent situation. Read more about The Medicines Inspectorate began its inspection of BPL and concluded that planning for essential improvements should begin immediately and called for urgent action. It observed the current position was not a recent situation.
The additional donations required to meet self-sufficiency targets were calculated after detailed discussions between DHSS and regional transfusion centres. Some regions produced no fresh frozen plasma for factor concentrate at all, whereas Oxford and the North East Thames were producing large quantities. Read more about The additional donations required to meet self-sufficiency targets were calculated after detailed discussions between DHSS and regional transfusion centres. Some regions produced no fresh frozen plasma for factor concentrate at all, whereas Oxford and the North East Thames were producing large quantities.
Elstree and Oxford were producing around 15 million international units of Factor 8 and NBTS was producing about the same amount in terms of cryoprecipitate. Read more about Elstree and Oxford were producing around 15 million international units of Factor 8 and NBTS was producing about the same amount in terms of cryoprecipitate.
In Parliament, Dr Owen described the Government's policy as making the NHS self-sufficient in the production of Factor 8 as soon as "practicable". Read more about In Parliament, Dr Owen described the Government's policy as making the NHS self-sufficient in the production of Factor 8 as soon as "practicable".
SAG-M was most likely introduced in September 1982. Read more about SAG-M was most likely introduced in September 1982.