Ordering Ro units

An estimated 17,000 people have sickle cell disease (SCD) in the UK and need regular transfusions to treat it. We need your help to ensure we can supply this blood to those people who need regular blood transfusions. Please support us by following the guidance below.

Guidance

• Order R₀ units for R₀ patients so we have accurate demand data
• Submit orders 5 working days in advance where possible, as units are held at sites with the largest demand
• Delete outstanding orders on OBOS if the order is no longer required, so they can be used for other patients
• Telephone hospital services to inform them about changes or deletions to your R₀ orders
• Accept the substitutions we make in accordance with the substitution matrix (PDF 115KB)

If you have any ordering issues or suggestions for improvement, please contact your customer services manager.