Committed to keeping medication information on paper - for patient health and safety.
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At a recent U.P. Healthcare Cybersecurity Summit, a Michigan Medicine security leader said healthcare cyberattacks cause an average of 22 days of downtime. When systems are down for weeks, printed #Rx info is the backup plan patients already have at home.
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Pharmacy, nursing, rural health, and patient advocacy groups have endorsed the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act. Does your organization support clear, printed #Rx info for every patient? Join them today.
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Nearly 50 million Americans now live in a pharmacy desert, up from 41 million in 2021. Fewer pharmacies mean fewer chances to ask a pharmacist questions, but printed #Rx info provides patients the answers they need!
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PPLA is now on LinkedIn! Follow us for updates on the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act, event recaps, and the latest on health literacy and patient safety.
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Ransomware attacks on healthcare more than doubled from last year, averaging over three a day in Q3 2026. When hackers lock down a hospital or pharmacy system, printed #Rx info is the safeguard patients need.
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The U.S. lost a net 3,062 pharmacies from 2022-2024, and those that closed had served their communities for nearly 19 years on average.
When a trusted local pharmacy closes, printed #Rx info keeps the guidance going home with every prescription.
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“Did we communicate in a way that makes safe use possible? I always say, let’s make the patient successful.”
An important point by Dr. Teresa Wagner (@TravelingRD) from our third-party panel webinar highlighting the importance of clear, accessible #Rx info!
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Your voice can help make sure every patient receives printed #Rx information with their prescription. Join PPLA’s advocacy network for action alerts on the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act and simple ways to help.
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Nearly 3 in 4 U.S. healthcare orgs hit by cyberattacks saw patient care disrupted, a new @proofpoint report finds. When systems go dark, printed #Rx info keeps working. No network or login needed.
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Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. pharmacies closed between 2010 and 2021, and according to @pubhealthwatch, closures have been linked to patients falling off heart and seizure meds.
When the local pharmacy shuts its doors, printed #Rx info stays in patients’ hands.
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“Standardized and truly readable medication information is a lifeline, not a convenience.” In @InsideSourcesDC, Dr. Teresa Wagner (@Traveling RD) makes the case for the bipartisan Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act and standardized #Rx information.
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It’s #NationalPharmacyWeek! This week we celebrate the pharmacists and pharmacy teams who help patients use their medications safely. Their counseling, paired with clear printed #Rx info keeps patients safe. 💊🥼
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A breach of legacy Oracle Health servers exposed records for nearly 20 million patients at up to 80 U.S. hospitals. Printed #Rx info isn’t stored on a server, so no hacker can steal it or lock you out of it! rescana.com/post/oracle-heal…
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Pharmacy closures are hitting Black and Latino neighborhoods hardest, a new @BUSPH study finds. When the nearest pharmacist disappears, printed #Rx info is the guidance patients can count on. bu.edu/sph/news/articles/202…
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“Health literacy is not simply a communication issue. It’s a patient safety issue.” Dr. Teresa Wagner (@TravelingRD) explains why medication info that’s hard to understand, find, or use raises the risk of medication errors.
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Hackers are calling healthcare workers to trick them into resetting passwords. More than a dozen @HealthISAC members were hit in recent months. Paper can’t be threatened with cyberattacks. Printed #Rx info is always with you no matter what.
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A Hancock, MD pharmacy that served neighbors for 21 years closed this summer, sending some patients across state lines for their meds. When your pharmacist is suddenly miles away, printed #Rx info keeps answers in patients’ hands.
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Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the NCPA @Commpharmacy Annual Convention! Your stories about counseling patients reaffirm why printed #Rx info matters at the counter and long after patients get home. 📄
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PPLA’s fall fly-in brought our message on printed #Rx info and patient safety directly to Congress. Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with us. #PatientSafety #HealthLiteracy
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