Routine antenatal anti-D prophylaxis (RAADP) can be given to RhD-negative women to prevent sensitisation and hence prevent HDN. A health technology appraisal of RAADP was carried out in 2002, which resulted in the national guidance that RAADP be offered to all non-sensitised pregnant women who are RhD negative.

When did the anti-D injection start?

One milestone that is not well known but was particularly significant for Australians was the 50th anniversary of the national Anti-D program which has saved the lives of 2 million babies since 1967.

Can a woman decline Raadp?

If the woman subsequently declines RAADP or moves area, the unused vial and issue form MUST be returned to the Blood Transfusion Department. The reason for return must be clearly stated on the issue form e.g. moved, declined, delivered.