AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPharma & Manufacturing: Vicapsys Life Sciences says it completed its reverse merger with Stateline Distributors of Puerto Rico and signed a definitive deal to acquire the FDA-approved NitroMist (nitroglycerin) lingual aerosol, while also discussing a potential Puerto Rico API facility with cleanroom and distribution space. Public Health & Access: MISTR announced a plan to fund 1 million HIV tests and 1 million Hepatitis C tests nationwide by end of 2027, connecting results directly to prevention and care. Medicaid Drug Costs: The White House says all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and DC have applied to join the GENEROUS Medicaid drug-pricing model, aiming to cut costs by tying net prices to selected foreign prices. Local Health Resilience: A new Puerto Rico House bill would expand public guidance on safe residential rainwater harvesting as drought and service interruptions continue. Aging & Care Needs: Puerto Rico’s Aging Index rose 41% from 2020 to 2025, signaling growing pressure on health services for older adults. Air Quality & Medical Sterilization: EPA and DOJ move toward a proposed $700,000 fine and stricter ethylene oxide controls for Steri-Tech’s Salinas sterilization facility. Food Safety: Recalled frozen berries linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak were distributed in Puerto Rico, urging residents not to eat affected lots.
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