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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AMA Report on Rural Health Highlights the Need for Printed Medication Information
The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) highlights the rural health crisis in the US, as shown in a report by the American Medical Association. With a shortage of physicians and limited access to healthcare in rural areas, the FDA’s consideration of moving Patient Medication Information (PMI) to digital format could worsen the situation. The Patients’… Read More
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New American Heart Association Report Underscores Risks of Shifting Rx Medication Information Online
The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) emphasizes the healthcare disparities between urban and rural areas, as highlighted by the American Heart Association (AHA). Rural communities face challenges due to limited healthcare facilities and broadband access. The Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act (H.R. 1173) aims to ensure clear, printed medication information for all patients,… Read More
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Platinum Press Hosts Congressman Veasey for Facility Tour and Patient Safety Discussion
Platinum Press welcomed Congressman Veasey to their Fort Worth facility, advocating for the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act. They stressed the importance of printed medication information for patient safety and the economy. Veasey lauded their commitment, emphasizing the vital role of businesses like Platinum Press. Read More
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Change Healthcare Cyberattack Demonstrates the Need for Printed Medication Information
The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare illustrates the crucial need for printed medication information, as going digital could lead to dire consequences. The proposed FDA rule to move Patient Medication Information (PMI) online would increase vulnerability to cyber threats. Read More
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ICYMI: POLITICO Highlights PPLA’s Defense of Printed Medication Information with Congressional Allies
The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) and legislators like Congressman Buddy Carter and Congressman Jared Golden are advocating for the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act (H.R. 1173), which aims to ensure patients receive clear, printed medication information at the pharmacy, particularly benefiting rural and older patients. Read More
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