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[PPTA @PlasmaProteins]

Collaboration between industry experts, health care professionals, patient organizations, regulators, and policymakers is essential to building informed policies that prioritize patient needs while maintaining donor safety and product quality.
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Learn more about how public policy plays a critical role in ensuring patients have access to their plasma-derived medicines as prescribed here: https://t.co/qXle109FwL

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June marks the start of #MyastheniaGravisAwarenessMonth!

An estimated 37 out of every 100,000 individuals are impacted by myasthenia gravis across the US, many of whom rely on emergency plasma-derived medicines to sustain immune health and improve their symptoms.

Learn more here.
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Plasma is composed of 93% water and solutions, but that remaining 7% is packed with life-saving proteins. These essential proteins help our bodies fight disease, stop bleeding, and maintain essential functions, making plasma vital to our health.

Learn more here.

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[PPTA @PlasmaProteins]

Many people are familiar with blood donation, but fewer understand how plasma donation works or how similar the two actually are. Both types of donation are safe, regulated, and designed to help patients in need. Understanding the differences can make plasma donation feel less confusing and more approachable.

Read the full blog here: https://t.co/LiJbliFbTK

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Happy #NationalNursesMonth!

PPTA recognizes nurses like Laura, a CVID patient herself, who helps patients learn to navigate a life using plasma-derived medicines.

"I tell my patients they need this medication because it has the proteins their bodies aren’t making, or perhaps they have, but aren’t functioning well. So, they need this replacement therapy, which is lifesaving, and they need these IG antibodies to protect them from life-threatening infections."

Read more about Laura's story here: https://t.co/DqviZMSubC

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California is one step closer to increasing access to life-saving plasma-derived medicines.

With unanimous bipartisan support, #AB2009 passed the Assembly floor and now heads to the Senate. Thank you, @PhillipChenCA and @AsmSolache, for your leadership!

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This #WomensHealthMonth, we’re honoring women, like Darlene Kiyan, whose life and resilience has been transformed by plasma-derived medicine.

Her story is a powerful reminder of why access to these treatments matter.

Read more here.

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Plasminogen IVIG, the only plasma-derived medicine available for PLGD, reduces fibrous lesions and improves health outcomes for individuals affected by this condition.

Learn more from our partner, the Plasminogen Deficiency Foundation.

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[PPTA @PlasmaProteins]

During GBS|CIDP Awareness Month, PPTA recognizes the strength of those living with these rare autoimmune disorders.

PPTA and its member companies are committed to helping protect access to plasma-derived medicines that can make a lifesaving difference for patients around the world. Every patient deserves the care and treatment they need.

You can help raise awareness. Visit https://t.co/r4Wyg1Yv79 for virtual events and awareness activities to help you get involved all month long.

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When pregnancy becomes more complex, timely care and strong support systems are critical.

For women like Casey Kelly, who are affected by alloimmunization, plasma-derived medicines play an important role in protecting both their health and their baby’s.

Learn more about her story this #WomensHealthMonth.

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[PPTA @PlasmaProteins]

Patient voices are essential to strengthening awareness and understanding of plasma-derived medicines.

Do you know where your medicine comes from? What are your perceptions of plasma donation? How soon after treatment did you begin to feel better?

This survey is for patients, caregivers, and providers. Please take a few minutes to complete the Global Survey on Plasma-Derived Medicines and Donations. Your perspective can help improve awareness, education, and patient access.

Take the survey: https://t.co/M7ZTQknTTI

Read more about the survey: https://t.co/KzoRjX7wC5

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Plasma is the protein-rich, straw-colored liquid portion of blood, which can only be sourced through plasma donation. During this process, the life-saving proteins are extracted and can be used to create essential medicines.

Watch more here.

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Join us at CalPlasma, a community dedicated to supporting patients, donors, and health care professionals working to increase access to plasma-derived medicines for all Californians.

Sign up today, share your story, and help save lives!

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This #WomensHealthMonth, we’re honoring the strength of women like Patty, whose life was changed by plasma-derived medicine.

Learn more about her story here.

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[PPTA @PlasmaProteins]

Want to help amplify patient voices?

The downloadable Global Survey on Plasma-Derived Medicines and Donations toolkit includes ready-made social media content, graphics, flyers, and more to make it easy to share the survey and get more patients' voices heard!

Download the toolkit: https://t.co/Qg0a4o6Iop

Take the Survey: https://t.co/M7ZTQknTTI

[Immune Deficiency Foundation @immunedeficienC]

Many people with primary immunodeficiency (and other conditions) rely on plasma for lifesaving treatment. Learn more about how plasma saves lives!

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Plasma-derived medicines play a supportive role in balancing health outcomes.

Prior to the final product, plasma undergoes rigorous pathogen testing steps during manufacturing to ensure they are safe and free from viruses and other infectious agents.

Learn more here.

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[PPTA @PlasmaProteins]

With the unanimous passage of AB 2009 out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee, California is one step closer to improving access to life-saving plasma-derived medicines.

Thank you to Assemblymembers Chen and Solache for their leadership on AB 2009 and their commitment to the thousands of Californians living with rare and chronic conditions who rely on plasma-derived therapies every day.

As demand for plasma-derived medicines continues to grow, modernizing regulations for plasma donation centers can help ensure patients receive the treatments they need, when they need them. The bill represents an important step toward strengthening California’s plasma ecosystem and supporting reliable access to essential therapies for patients across the state.

It now advances to the Assembly floor for consideration.

[Bleeding Disorders Council of California @bdcouncilca]

Every plasma-derived medicine starts with a strong donation system. #AB2009 passed out of the Assembly Appropriations committee, unanimously, helping CA modernize regulations governing source plasma centers and support timely patient access to care. https://t.co/AEiGJ7C9Fi

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Behind every diagnosis is a story of strength.

This #WomensHealthMonth, we’re highlighting Irene’s journey and the essential role plasma-derived medicine plays in supporting individuals living with common variable immune deficiency (CVID).

Read more here.

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