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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

The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) is advocating for printed Patient Medication Information (PMI) to ensure access during natural disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which disrupted digital access. A bipartisan bill, the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act, supports this initiative for patient safety and informed medication use. Read More

A MINNPost article highlights Minnesota’s nursing home crisis, with 23 facilities closing from 2019 to 2023 due to financial and workforce issues. This reflects broader healthcare challenges, particularly in rural areas. The PPLA urges Congress to ensure printed Patient Medication Information remains accessible, helping patients manage medications safely amid pharmacy closures. Read More

The Department of Health and Human Services warns the healthcare industry about the Russian ransomware group “Everest,” which threatens cybersecurity by stealing credentials and selling patient data. Congressional leaders support the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act to ensure accessible printed medication information amid increasing cyberattacks jeopardizing patient safety. Read More

Healthcare experts are expressing concerns about the FDA’s proposed rule to standardize prescription medication information. They argue that the proposed rule overlooks cognitive research and favors digital over printed information, potentially harming patients, especially those without reliable internet access. Experts urge Congress to consider the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act instead. Read More

The bipartisan Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act (H.R. 1173) aims to standardize patient medication information, ensuring it is readily available in printed form and not the burden of pharmacies. U.S. Representatives stress the importance of providing vital medication details to ensure patient safety, with support from the Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association. Read More

A recent journal article highlights the dangers of medication non-adherence, which affects up to 50% of patients globally and causes 125,000 deaths annually in the US. The lack of clear medication information contributes to this issue, prompting the call for legislation to ensure effective, printed Patient Medication Information with every prescription. The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature… Read More

The Pharmaceutical Printed Literature Association (PPLA) is alarmed by the recent CrowdStrike outage’s impact on healthcare, leading to a loss of pharmacy care access. PPLA emphasizes the importance of physical medication information to ensure patient safety, advocating for the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act (H.R. 1173) as a solution. This bipartisan effort aims… Read More

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

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