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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A Bipartisan Win for Patients – The Reintroduction of the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act
Patients in America need accessible information about their medications. Proposed FDA changes may jeopardize this by moving Patient Medication Information online, disadvantaging those without internet access. Representatives Bentz and Golden’s Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act mandates printed information sheets with prescriptions, enhancing safety and reducing errors, particularly for rural patients. Read More
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PPLA Releases Critical White Paper Opposing FDA’s Prescription Drug Labeling Overhaul
The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association’s report critiques the FDA’s proposed prescription drug labeling changes, warning they could impose significant costs on community pharmacies with minimal benefits for patients. It highlights risks to patient comprehension, privacy, and health equity, urging regulators to collaborate with pharmacies for evidence-based solutions before implementation. Read More
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Separating Fact from Fiction: Common Myths About Printed Medication Information
The post challenges common myths around prescription safety and digital medication instructions. It argues that printed materials are more efficient, accessible, and preferred by patients compared to digital formats. Additionally, it emphasizes the risks of cyberattacks on digital information and the burdens posed on pharmacies by digital-only regulations, advocating for the Patients’ Right to Know… Read More
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Green Healthcare: How Printed Medication Information Supports Sustainable Medical Practices
Printed prescription information in healthcare can enhance efficiency and sustainability by reducing waste compared to FDA’s proposed printing method for local pharmacies. The bipartisan Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act promotes a consolidated, consistent approach, providing patients with reliable information while benefiting environmental efforts. Supporting this act is crucial for health and sustainability. Read More
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Digital Divides and Rural Health: Why Printed Medication Information Is Essential for America’s Heartland
Many small towns in America lack reliable internet access, forcing some residents to drive for basic tasks. The FDA’s potential shift to digital-only medication instructions could jeopardize rural patients’ ability to access crucial health information. The bipartisan Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act aims to secure printed instructions for all patients, regardless of location. Read More
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