Advocacy Toolkit

Overview
	This toolkit provides a one-stop resource for patients and patient groups interested in plasma protein therapies. Access the Patient Notification System, PPTA Fact Sheets, Issue Briefs, and connect with other patient groups and consumer organizations. The toolkit includes a wealth of information resources. An easy to follow format facilitates quick access to PPTA's efforts in both Europe and the U.S. Learn more about the Association's advocacy efforts to ensure patient access to therapies. You may use this information to frame your own advocacy efforts, educate your constituents, and strengthen your communications. If you have any questions or require additional information, contact us!
Resources Access to Care Patient Organizations Patient Information Resources Principles to Advance Patient Access to Care (10/4/2016) PPTA Charter for Working with External Groups
Resources for download Plasma Protein Therapies - Uniquely Saving Lives (Available for Europe and North America) Download for Europe Europe Download for North America North America

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PPTA Letter to American National Red Cross +

Dear Mr. Hrouda:
We read with interest your recently posted, “securing the future of the U.S. blood supply: an open letter to the health care community.” We share your goal of having an accessible, safe and sustainable supply of transfusable blood components. It is in everyone’s interests to ensure that the nation’s blood supply is secure. We also recognize the challenges to the blood community in responding to a changing environment in transfusion therapy to support the patients’ needs.
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PPTA Responds to ARD Documentary +

A recent documentary, “Blood Trade – Health vs. Dollars,” published by a German television network, focuses on the role plasma donors play in providing blood plasma, the starting material used to create therapies for patients around the world living with rare, serious, and sometimes life-threatening diseases. The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) and its member companies agree with the reporters that plasma donors save lives.
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PPTA Welcomes New Executive Director of European Division +

The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) announced today that Maarten Van Baelen has joined the association as Executive Director, PPTA Europe. Maarten brings to PPTA more than 10 years in the life sciences arena, including as an advocate for access to generic, biosimilar and value-added medicines. He has represented the pharmaceutical sector’s interest in public forums, strategic policy development, and advocacy on key issues with the European Commission, National Competent Authorities, and other stakeholders.
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