AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegulation Crackdown (India): India’s Supreme Court sharply rebuked the Pharmacy Council for repeatedly missing approval and admissions timelines, warning regulators are undermining education standards. Weight-Loss Access (UK): UK pharmacies begin launching oral semaglutide tablets, with pharmacists stressing it’s not “weaker” than injections and side effects can still include nausea. Medicare Update (US): CMS is rolling out a $50 GLP-1 “Bridge” for eligible Medicare beneficiaries, while states and advocates keep pushing back on broader Medicaid rule changes. Fraud & Safety (US): Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds created an Iowa Medicaid fraud task force to target waste and abuse. Care in Crisis (Global): The Korean Medical Association sent an advance team to help assess needs after Venezuela’s earthquakes as the death toll rises. Training & Tech (Global): BVI opened a hands-on ophthalmic Experience Hub in Spain, while Midjourney’s ultrasound scanner demo raised fresh questions about real-world medical imaging. Health Equity (UK): A report highlights how race and ethnicity can shape pain relief and maternal care outcomes.
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