The underlying illness suffered by a donor, rather than the properties of any drug they are taking, is the usual reason for them not being eligible to donate.
In general, traces of drugs in donations are harmless to their recipients. However, donors treated with certain drugs are deferred for periods associated with the pharmacokinetic properties of the drug. Examples are some drugs used to treat acne, psoriasis, and some prostate problems. All such drugs have their own entry in the A-Z Index.
Drugs that can affect platelet function are listed in the Drug Index together with the deferral period required before a donor's blood can be used for platelet production.
This section was last updated in WB-DSG Edition 203, Release 01