| Obligatory | The taking of some drugs may make a mother ineligible. This could be due to the underlying disease or to the medication. See: Any specific entry for the disease or the drug. |
| Discretionary | Self-medication with some drugs e.g. vitamins, aspirin, sleeping tablets, need not prevent a donation being accepted, providing the mother meets all other criteria. |
| See if Relevant | Addiction and Drug Abuse |