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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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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Proposed FDA Rule Would Undermine Rural Health
The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) raises concerns about the FDA’s proposed rule to move Patient Medication Information (PMI) to a digital-only format, potentially harming rural patients’ access to essential health information due to limited broadband access. Read More
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Medication Information Bill Would Protect Americans’ Health
The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) advocates for the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act (H.R. 1173), ensuring patients receive essential printed medication information. This is crucial for older, rural, and low-income individuals who may face challenges accessing digital information, ultimately improving health outcomes for Americans. Read More
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Healthcare Experts Weigh-In on the FDA’s Proposal on Medication Information
Healthcare experts criticize the FDA’s proposal to digitize printed Patient Medication Information, citing concerns about accessibility, medication non-adherence, and strain on local pharmacies. Lawmakers have introduced the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act (H.R. 1173) to address these issues. Read More
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