Octapharma Plasma reaches milestone with 20th California donation center in Merced

CVV News
August 6, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – August 5, 2025 – Octapharma Plasma, Inc, the plasma collection subsidiary for Octapharma, opened a new donation center this week in Merced, California at 1240 W Main St. Ste. 1. It marks the company’s 20th donation center in state, a milestone it has achieved only once previously. Merced is the sixth location in Central Valley center, including the fourth to open since December 2024.

“Opening 20 donation centers in a state is a testament to the dedication of our employees and our loyal donors,” said Octapharma Plasma Chief Operating Officer Alice Stewart. “The support we have received over the years fueled our growth, allowing us to better serve local residents to the benefit patient communities around the world in need of plasma-derived therapies.”

Octapharma Plasma is an industry-leading plasma collection company focused on improving the quality of life of everyone it serves through the life-changing power of plasma. Each Octapharma Plasma donation center is focused on impacting the local community. The new Merced donation center will bring approximately 50 new local jobs. Through the development of local partnerships, the Merced donation center will continue to educate the surrounding areas on the importance of plasma donations.

Donating with Octapharma Plasma also provides a meaningful way for individuals to supplement their income. Compensating donors for their time is not only an important incentive to encourage new and dedicated donors to give, but it also illustrates how valuable their time is.

The Merced donation center joins a fleet of more than 180 centers nationwide, supporting more than 650,000 annual donors. As the industry’s highest customer-rated company, donors expect Octapharma Plasma to set the standard for donor experience.

Octapharma Plasma Central California

CITY ADDRESS PHONE
Merced 1240 W Main St. Ste. 209-230-9017

Tulare 180 E Cross Ave. 559-366-4172

Visalia 1804 S Mooney Blvd. 559-697-0771

Clovis 1828 Clovis Ave 559-298-7433

Fresno 5150 E Kings Canyon Rd. 559-629-8269

Bakersfield 118 Oak St. 661-578-5768

About Plasma

Plasma is the liquid part of blood carrying antibodies, clotting factors, and proteins through the body. Plasma is used to treat numerous rare and life-threatening conditions and diseases including cancers, hemophilia, autoimmune diseases, and burns, among others.

About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.

Octapharma Plasma, Inc., a subsidiary of Octapharma, manages the collection and transport of plasma donations used to develop life-saving pharmaceutical therapies for patients globally. Founded in 2007, Octapharma Plasma is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. The company operates more than 180 plasma donation centers across the United States and serves more than 650,000 unique donors annually. Octapharma Plasma is committed to educating communities about the importance of plasma, while offering a comfortable and convenient donor experience. For more information, please visit: http://www.octapharmaplasma.com.