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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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
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The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) Applauds the Senate Appropriations Committee for Protecting Patient Safety
The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) highlighted bipartisan Congressional support for the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act (H.R. 1173). This legislation aims to protect patients’ access to printed Patient Medication Information (PMI), which is crucial for medication adherence. The bill requires standardized printed PMI approved by the FDA and opposes a proposed rule… Read More
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Continuing Fight to Protect Patient Access to Rx Drug Information and Protect Maine Jobs, Golden Reintroduces Bipartisan Drug Labelling Legislation
Congressman Jared Golden reintroduced the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act, requiring drug manufacturers to include printed inserts with medication information to ensure rural Americans and seniors have access to vital details. This aims to support rural residents, seniors, and the local job market. Read More
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Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association Joins Two Sides North America
Two Sides North America welcomes the Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) as a new member. PPLA advocates for printed medical information, supporting patient safety and environmental responsibility in medication communication. Read More
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Counterfeit Drugs Are Flooding the Nation’s Pharmacies and Hospitals
On Wednesday AARP writer Katherine Skiba published an article outlining several challenges with online pharmacies and counterfeit drugs. She explained that the market for cheap Viagra, among other drugs, is rife with counterfeits, posing serious health risks. Rogue online pharmacies lure buyers with attractive offers, but often provide dangerous imitations containing harmful substances like blue… Read More
Category: In the News