Read PPLA’s latest announcements, statements, and press releases on our work to protect patient safety and preserve printed medication information.
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ICYMI: Worsening Outlook for Broadband Access Program Underscores Harmful Proposals to Move Medication Information Online
Press Release : PPLA Washington, D.C. (January 29th, 2024) – A new report from Punchbowl News highlighted the worsening outlook for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program, underscoring why proposals to eliminate printed medication information (PMI) in favor of online formats like QR codes is deeply flawed. The Affordable Connectivity Program provides affordable… Read More
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Bipartisan Members of Congress, PPLA Urge the FDA to Protect Patient Access to Printed Medication Information
The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) and bipartisan lawmakers are urging the FDA to revise its proposed rule on patient medication information. They argue that the current digital format may hinder patient access, particularly for the elderly and rural communities. They emphasize the importance of easily accessible, printed medication information for better health outcomes. Read More
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Patients Need Access to Critical Medication Information. A New FDA Rule Would Limit It.
An article was recently published in The Hill in which medical professionals stress the importance of clear and accurate health information for patients, especially in regards to prescription medications. The FDA’s proposed digital-only approach to patient medication information raises concerns about accessibility, usability, and patient safety. Read the whole article at https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4325878-patients-need-access-to-critical-medication-information-a-new-fda-rule-would-limit-it/. Read More
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We Must Address America’s Epidemic of Medication Non-Adherence
The President and Executive Director of the National Transitions of Care Coalition warned about medication non-adherence in aging and healthcare, advocating for standardized patient medication information. Read More
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FDA Rule Overlooks Impact On Patients
An article was recently published by The Daily Herald – Suburban Chicago’s News Source, which highlighted how a proposed rule overlooks serious public health and economic consequences and would require patients to access their patient medication information (PMI) online or force overloaded pharmacies to print the information in a format that is difficult to understand.… Read More
Category: In the News