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“How Is Your Day?” highlights value of plasma protein therapies in improving patients’ lives
Budapest, HUNGARY (March 13)– The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) today unveiled its new global initiative, “How Is Your Day?” –Making the difference with plasma proteins, in conjunction with the annual International Plasma Protein Congress. “How Is Your Day?” will focus on differentiating these unique therapies from traditional pharmaceuticals and building awareness of the value they provide for people living with rare, life-threatening, chronic, and genetic diseases.
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Annual IPAW celebration calls attention to importance of plasma donation to save lives
ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 12, 2017) — The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) applauds Representative Doris Matsui (CA-6) for recognizing International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) with a statement in the Congressional Record noting these therapies “save and improve lives of individuals throughout the world [and] have significantly improved the quality of life, markedly improved patient outcomes, and extended the life expectancy of individuals with rare, chronic diseases and conditions.”
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Annapolis, MD--The fifth annual International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) will be celebrated October 8-14. A joint initiative of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) and its member companies, IPAW is designed to:
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) and its member companies are sponsoring International Plasma Awareness Week, October 9-15 designed to:
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The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) Global Board of Directors elected Mr. David Ian Bell as the new Chairman, effective January 2016. Mr. Bell will serve as Chairman for a term of three years.
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Annapolis, MD—The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) and its member companies are sponsoring International Plasma Awareness Week, October 11-17 designed to:
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Annapolis, Md.— On October 8, the Honorable Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) entered into the Congressional Record her statement recognizing the third annual International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW), to be celebrated October 11-17.
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September 16, 2015—The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) and its member companies are sponsoring the third annual International Plasma Awareness Week, October 11-17.
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PPTA would like to recognize Alabama for demonstrating the important role source plasma plays in saving and improving patients’ lives.
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April 20, 2015—The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association stands together with the global primary immunodeficiency community to promote World PI Week, a global campaign aimed to raise awareness and improve diagnosis and treatment of PID.
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PPTA Comments on Time Magazine Article +
In an article published September 14 by Time magazine describing the national conversation surrounding teachers’ salaries across the United States, a teacher in Versailles, Kentucky, is profiled for earning supplemental income by donating blood plasma twice a week. The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) commends the teacher, Hope Brown, for her commitment to empowering the next generation of Americans with a quality education and for her dedication to supporting individuals who rely on access to lifesaving therapies derived from blood plasma donations. We are grateful for each of the donations provided by Hope Brown and every healthy, committed plasma donor.
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PPTA Highlights Importance of Patient Access to Plasma Protein Therapies +
On July 16, the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) submitted comments following the Trump administration’s “American Patients First” drug policy blueprint. In any discussions impacting the ability of individuals living with rare, chronic, and life-threatening diseases, PPTA remains steadfast to its mission to promote the availability of and access to safe and effective plasma protein therapies for all patients in the world.
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Statement on Romanian Competition Council +
To our big surprise representatives from the Romanian Competition Authority arrived at our offices in Brussels on June 26 and were joined by Belgian police and the Belgian Competition Authority. The investigators were interested to know whether there was a coordinated effort to restrict supply of immunoglobulin therapies to the Romanian market for the purposes of pressuring the government to exempt these therapies from the “claw back” tax. PPTA cooperated fully with the investigators.
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