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The PAPR Coalition is a multi-stakeholder coalition formed to advocate for public policy to support access to and choice of appropriate OTC pain relief, while educating the public about the safe use of acetaminophen.

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PAPR Coalition Mission Statement

PAPR Coalition Mission Statement

The PAPR Coalition’s mission is to advocate for public policy to support access to and choice of appropriate over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief while educating the public about safe the use of acetaminophen.

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Information about pain and pain relief.

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Welcome to the PAPR Coalition

PAPR Coalition We are the Protecting Access to Pain Relief (PAPR) Coalition, a multi-stakeholder coalition of public health organizations, medical professionals, people living with pain and concerned citizens established to support continued access to and choice of appropriate over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief.

Responsible Pain Management About 100 million Americans live with persistent pain. One of the most widely used medicines in the U.S. is acetaminophen. Over 50 million Americans use acetaminophen each week. When used as directed, acetaminophen has one of the most favorable safety profiles.

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However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may be considering restricting access to certain doses of OTC acetaminophen. FDA’s stated rationale for considering a restriction on certain dosages of acetaminophen is to reduce injury or death from unintentional acetaminophen. Research data shows OTC acetaminophen over 325 mg is not disproportionately associated with unintentional overdose.

American consumers do not support this approach. Consumers should have access to a full array of safe and effective pain relief options and should be allowed to make their own healthcare decisions on pain relief. Education is the key to helping patients understand the safe and proper use of acetaminophen.

Placing restrictions on patients’ access to effective OTC pain relief could make it more difficult for patients to access safe pain medication. Many patients will be forced to switch to a different pain relief that may be less effective or less safe for them based on their health condition, including improper use of potentially addictive opioid medications. A recent survey by the Alliance for Aging Research found that American adults overwhelmingly prefer some form of education about the safe use of OTC medications rather than having restricted access to the medications they know and trust.

Webinar: Pediatric Pain Treatment and Telehealth: How New and Existing Telehealth Authorities Are Improving Pain Treatment for Kids


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Webinar: Responsible Pain Management
During the COVID-19 Pandemic


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PAPR Coalition members meet with Administration leadership at the White House on May 8, 2018.

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Incidence of Pain, as Compared to Major Conditions

Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined.

Condition Number of Sufferers
Chronic Pain 100 million Americans1
Diabetes 25.8 million Americans
(diagnosed and estimated undiagnosed)2
Coronary Heart Disease 16.3 million Americans3
Stroke 7.0 million Americans3
Cancer 11.9 million Americans4
Sources
1Institute of Medicine of The National Academies
2American Diabetes Association
3American Heart Association
4American Cancer Society

2018 PAPR Coalition