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Following President Trump’s inauguration, PPLA Chairman Dave Joesten urged nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Marty Makary to rescind proposed FDA rules that would limit printed Prescribing and Patient Medication Information. These rules threaten patient safety, particularly for vulnerable populations, while a bipartisan coalition supports legislation for accessible printed information. Read More

On January 12th, National Pharmacist Day highlighted the crucial role pharmacists play amid a wave of pharmacy closures impacting millions of Americans. With 7,000 pharmacies closing since 2019, the FDA’s proposed rule on Patient Medication Information could exacerbate the crisis by increasing costs and workloads, threatening patient access to vital medication guidance. Read More

Since 2019, over 7,000 pharmacies have closed in the U.S., creating pharmacy deserts. This crisis emphasizes the need for accessible printed Patient Medication Information (PMI) for safe medication use. The FDA’s proposed rule limiting PMI access may exacerbate the issue, prompting bipartisan support for the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act to ensure patients… Read More

The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association’s survey shows that 93% of Rx consumers prefer cognitively-backed printed patient medication information (PMI) over the FDA’s proposed format. Most respondents find the enhanced design easier to understand and worry about accessing information electronically. PPLA aims to collaborate with the FDA for improved PMI standards. Read More

Walgreens is closing 1,200 stores, worsening the pharmacy desert crisis in the U.S. This situation emphasizes the need for accessible Patient Medication Information (PMI) for safe medication use. A bipartisan bill aims to guarantee printed PMI with prescriptions, advocating for patient safety amidst pharmacy access challenges. PPLA supports these efforts to enhance health communication. Read More