Plasma-derived Medicines

UNIQUELY SAVING LIVES

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130

plasma donations to treat ONE primary immune deficiency patient

900

plasma donations to treat ONE Alpha-1 deficiency patient

1200

plasma donations to treat ONE Hemophilia patient

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Plasma DONORS Are heroes

Plasma-derived medicines are often the only therapies for many rare and chronic diseases. In addition, plasma is often necessary in everyday medicine and critical care situations. By donating plasma, you can help patients in need and contribute to the health and wellbeing of others.

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Mike | Plasma donor

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Artemiza | Plasma donor

Amber | Plasma donor

Harley | Plasma donor

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Mike | Plasma donor

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Plasma-derived Medicines

Plasma-derived medicines are unique, biologic medicines that can only be created from human plasma, and not be recreated in a lab. This makes plasma donation critically important for the patients relying on these medications.

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U.S. Patients treated annually (estimates)

40,000

Primary immunodeficency diseases

40,000

30,000

Bleeding disorders (e.g., Hemophilia)

30,000*

14,000

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

30,000

7,500

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

7,500

5,000

Hereditary angioedema

5,000

*Includes recombinant therapies. American Thrombosis & Hemostasis Network

PAtient stories

Medicines made with plasma are often the only and most effective therapies for many rare and chronic diseases. Read the candid feedback from patients treated by plasma-derived medicines on how these unique therapies have changed their lives.

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It gave me back everything. It gave me back hope. Plasma is the only treatment that works. There is no other treatment option — this is it; this is all we’ve got!

Brenda, living with multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN)

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Because of the advancements in plasma-derived and recombinant blood coagulation factor replacement, my daughter will have a better quality of life and health outcome.

Chris/Allyson, living with Hemophilia

about ppta

The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) is a leader in the plasma industry. PPTA represents more than 1,200 human plasma collection centers in North America and Europe, as well as the manufacturers of lifesaving plasma-derived medicines. PPTA is also a key collaborator with patient groups, stakeholders, and policymakers to ensure access and availability of lifesaving plasma-derived medicines.

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Advocacy

Advocate for access to and affordability of therapies for patients.

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Engage

Engage in constructive dialogue with regulatory agencies.

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Collaboration

Collaborate with patient advocacy organizations.

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Standards

Administer standards and programs that ensure the quality and safety of plasma collection and manufacturing.

Standards programs

PPTA supports measures and standards that help ensure donor safety, which are based on scientific evidence. Learn more about the regulatory policies and the Association’s voluntary standards for safety and quality standards.

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IQPP

International Quality Plasma Program (IQPP) provides an independent evaluation of adherence to global industry standards for source plasma, specifically focusing on donor management and health.

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QSEAL

PPTA established the Quality Standards of Excellence, Assurance & Leadership (QSEAL) program to provide independent certification of adherence by fractionators to the voluntary standards.