AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDrug Safety: Five workers were killed and six injured in a reactor blast at a pharmaceutical plant in Gujarat, India. Cancer Care: India has capped trade margins on 137 cancer drugs, with prices expected to fall by up to 70% from Nov. 9. Medicare: Open enrollment runs through Dec. 7, but some enrollees face higher premiums and drug costs in 2027; the Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 and the standard deductible to $700. Surgery: A randomized trial found nausea and vomiting within 48 hours affected 35% of patients who wore noise-canceling headphones during surgery, compared with 52% who did not. Patient Privacy: Fifteen NHS staff have been sacked for improperly accessing medical records of victims of the 2023 Nottingham attack.
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