AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCourt-Ordered Medical Check: Philippines’ Sen. Rodante Marcoleta was taken to UP-PGH for an independent medical exam ordered by the Sandiganbayan to assess whether his confinement remains necessary in a plunder case, while the PNP defended its earlier diagnosis. Medicine Shortages & Access: Patients at Samoa’s TTM National Hospital say pharmacy shortages are still pushing them to buy meds privately, and the Ministry of Health hasn’t responded to requests for comment. Workforce Pressure: A North Carolina report highlights a looming pharmacist shortage, warning community pharmacies may struggle as fewer PharmD graduates enter the workforce. Space Medicine Milestone: A new study reports the first medical X-rays taken during an orbital flight, showing in-orbit radiography is feasible. Pharma Deals & Expansion: AstraZeneca signed a $1.5bn lung-cancer licensing deal with China’s Dizal for Zegfrovy; AscellaHealth became an ACAP preferred vendor to support specialty pharmacy cost control; and SYNLAB expanded lab access across Nigeria. Policy & Safety: A Chhattisgarh High Court ruling says wanting foreign treatment isn’t enough to override Indian legal requirements when equivalent care exists.
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