Ethical Considerations in Compensated Plasma Donation

PPTA's standards programs are cited in "Risk-based decision making and ethical considerations in donor compensation for plasma-derived medicinal products," in Transfusion. This Commentary concludes that there is no ethical basis for banning compensated plasma donation. Click here for the full article.

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Monkeypox Virus and Plasma Protein Therapies +

PPTA considers that the current MPXV outbreak is not a concern for the safety margins of plasma protein therapies manufactured by PPTA member companies. This assessment is also shared by other concerned parties (AABB, WHO).

Since May 2022, Monkeypox virus (MPXV) infections have been reported in non-endemic countries across Europe and North America (WHO, CDC, ECDC). People who use plasma protein therapies are understandably concerned about whether their therapies remain safe, with respect to MPXV. To address this issue, PPTA has summarized currently available facts.
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Announcing PPTA’s New Global Chair +

It is with great pleasure that the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) announces the election of Giles Platford from Takeda to the Chair of the PPTA Global Board.
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Public Review until August 31: Proposed Confirmation of IQPP Standard for Recording Donor Adverse Events +
The following proposed actions are hereby opened for public review:
- Confirmation (continued implementation) of Version 2.0 of the IQPP Standard for Recording Donor Adverse Events
Resulting from a scheduled review by the PPTA IQPP Standards Committee and discussion by the PPTA Global Plasma Board of Directors, it was agreed that this document should be “confirmed.” In other words, it was agreed that the document should continue to be implemented as part of the IQPP Standards Program, without change. Members of the public are invited to comment on this proposed action. The text of the standards themselves is not being considered for revision at this time.
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PPTA's 2021 Annual Report Now Available +

On March 16, PPTA published its 2021 Annual Report, providing an overview of the Association’s activities throughout the year. This year’s digital report offers readers an engaging and interactive experience as they read about PPTA’s work on behalf of its global membership and in support of patients who rely on plasma-derived therapies. We invite you to read the report here.
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Ethical Considerations in Compensated Plasma Donation

Monkeypox Virus and Plasma Protein Therapies +

Announcing PPTA’s New Global Chair +

Public Review until August 31: Proposed Confirmation of IQPP Standard for Recording Donor Adverse Events +

PPTA's 2021 Annual Report Now Available +

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