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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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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The Growing Pharmacy Crisis: Why Printed Medication Information Matters More Than Ever
Rural America faces increasing pharmacy closures, which create “pharmacy deserts” and hinder access to medication. With 7,000 pharmacies closing since 2019, individuals, especially older adults, struggle with transportation and care. The bipartisan Patient’s Right to Know Their Medication Act aims to provide printed prescription information as a vital support for these communities. Read More
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PPLA Applauds Reps Bentz and Golden for Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Patient Safety
U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz and Jared Golden have reintroduced the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act (HR 5133) to ensure all Americans receive printed medication information with prescriptions. This bipartisan bill aims to improve patient safety, particularly in rural areas with limited access to internet and pharmacists, by mandating FDA-approved Patient Medication Information. Read More
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The Seattle Times Spotlights PPLA’s Concerns About Pharmacy Closures and FDA Rule Impact
The Seattle Times recently highlighted the impact of drugstore closures in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on Bartell Drugs. The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association warns that a proposed FDA regulation could worsen pharmacy access, increasing burdens on pharmacists and risking patient safety by shifting the responsibility for medication information to them. Read More
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