Is it permissible to take a fee for donating blood to the hospital?

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Question:
Does the price of blood include what they need in the hospital?

Answer:
It is included, but it is not sold. It should be donated without sale, as a form of assistance. However, if one is in dire necessity, it is permissible for him to buy it, and it is forbidden for the seller.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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