AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegulatory Crackdown: South Africa’s pharmacy and health regulators have barred clinicians from prescribing, dispensing, or holding iDexis weight-loss drugs, recalling semaglutide/tirzepatide products after a court fight over unregistered ingredients and patient-safety risks. Public Health Access: A Yale secret-shopper investigation finds many online GLP-1 telehealth providers may be prescribing obesity drugs too casually, raising calls for stronger oversight and more complete care. Emergency Response: An air ambulance was deployed to Weymouth beach after a medical emergency, with police and coastguard coordinating while part of the seafront was cordoned off. Innovation in Regenerative Medicine: Auxilium Biotechnologies says it bioprinted kidney and liver tissue in space for the first time, using an orbital bioprinter aboard the ISS. Behavioral Health in Policing: Parma, Ohio approved a co-responder program pairing a licensed social worker with police and firefighters for mental health and substance-use crises. Global Health Crisis: Gaza’s health system warns of severe medicine and ambulance shortages as attacks continue despite a ceasefire. Local Care & Costs: A Cape Cod retiree facing medical bills and housing strain received help from the Neighbors Fund, highlighting how health costs can quickly destabilize lives.
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