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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Expiring Broadband Program Highlights Risk of FDA Online Medication Information Proposal
The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) warns about health risks of shifting Patient Medication Information (PMI) to digital format due to expiring broadband access program. Over 100,000 annual deaths result from medication non-adherence, posing risks for 42 million Americans without broadband. PPLA supports the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act (H.R. 1173) to maintain… Read More
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New Study Highlights Massive Costs Associated with Changes to PMI Delivery
A study by MLPS reveals proposed changes in patient medication information delivery could cost the EU up to €3.5 billion annually. The bipartisan Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act aims to protect access to printed PMI and has 14 bipartisan cosponsors. The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association advocates for patient safety and accessibility. Read More
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Bipartisan Congressional Support Grows for the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act
The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) is advocating for the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act (H.R. 1173), with strong bipartisan Congressional support. The bill aims to ensure patients have access to printed Patient Medication Information (PMI) with FDA-approved content, resisting a proposed FDA rule to digitize PMI, which could hinder access for rural… Read More
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3 Reasons Why a Proposed FDA Rule Would Endanger American Health and Safety
The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) opposes the FDA’s rule lowering access to printed Patient Medication Information (PMI) due to its potential negative impact. The rule would shift PMI to digital format, raising concerns about access and cost. The PPLA advocates for the bipartisan Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act to standardize PMI based… Read More
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Congresswoman Perez Cosponsors H.R.1173 to Protect Patient Access to Printed Medication Information
The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) hails Congresswoman Perez for supporting the bipartisan Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act, which aims to standardize medication information, reduce confusion, and improve patient adherence. The act is co-sponsored by several representatives and supported by the PPLA to ensure clear, accessible medication information for all Americans. Read More
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