Plasma
Man in a blue shirt donating plasma, smiling at a healthcare worker adjusting his arm.

Plasma is our foundation

Many of our life-saving therapies are made from human plasma, with 88% of our plasma coming from company-owned donation centres.

What is plasma?

Plasma makes up 55% of human blood. The remaining 45% of our blood is mostly red blood cells, as well as white blood cells and platelets.

Plasma is the liquid part of our blood and is made up of water, enzymes, proteins, salts, and antibodies.

Protein-rich plasma is important for many bodily functions, including blood clotting and fighting diseases. ​

Plasma proteins cannot be manufactured synthetically. Donated plasma is the only source of these vital proteins for medical therapies.

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Collecting plasma in the USA and Germany

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of the plasma we use comes from company-owned donation centres

+

plasma donation centres
in the USA and Germany

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plasma donors each month

Octapharma employee in protective clothing and mask inspecting glass vials in a production facility.

Plasma-derived therapies

Plasma in our bodies helps protect us against infections and blood disorders. Plasma-derived therapies help millions of people around the world each year.

Plasma collection is the foundation of Octapharma’s business. We rely on our plasma donors to ensure we can continue producing life-saving medications for patients worldwide.

When I think about the grand scope of things, how many people I have helped over the last 13 years, I just let my imagination run wild. I like to think that I’ve helped a lot.

Karin

Octapharma Plasma donor

A woman donates blood at a clinic, reclining in a chair and looking at a nurse. Medical equipment is visible in the background.