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In America, plasma donors get paid about $50 per donation and can donate up to two times per week.
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In America, plasma donors receive approximately $50 per donation and can donate up to twice weekly.
Confidence Score
1.000
Claim Maker
Caleb Petitt
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-21",
    "payment": "$50 per donation",
    "location": "America",
    "frequency": "up to two times per week"
}
Subject Tags
Health Economics Donation
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3da4b90a-a9d5-495a-8650-52739e906036
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Created
October 2, 2026 at 9:06 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 2, 2026 at 9:06 AM (1 week ago)

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Screenshot of https://reason.com/2026/09/21/people-get-paid-for-blood-plasma-and-drug-trials-why-not-kidneys-too
People Get Paid for Blood, Plasma, and Drug Trials—Why Not Kidneys Too?
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https://reason.com/2026/09/21/people-get-paid-for-blood-plasma-and-drug-trials-why-not-kidneys-too

This article argues for legalizing payment for kidney donations, citing successful models in Iran and other bodily commodification practices like paid plasma donation and drug trials. It suggests that compensating donors could eliminate waitlists and save money.

Kidney Donation Organ Transplants Bioethics Market Economics Healthcare Policy Commodification

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