AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrug Shortages: A childhood cancer survivor says repeated treatment plan disruptions from cancer drug shortages left her asking, “Do I die?” as families face life-or-death delays while fixes get stuck in regulatory red tape. State Health Enforcement: LDH posted top restaurant offenders in Terrebonne and Lafourche after inspections found multiple critical violations. Marijuana Penalties: Louisiana’s new law increases penalties for possessing or smoking marijuana on or near school campuses, with up to a year in prison and felony-level consequences. Public Safety: Baton Rouge saw a fatal North Foster Drive shooting early Sunday (1 killed, 3 injured) and a separate case where a 14-year-old was arrested after a gun discharged while being disassembled, injuring another teen. Healthcare Costs & Access: Attorney General Liz Murrill sued Express Scripts and Ascent, alleging PBM practices that manipulate reimbursements, restrict pharmacy choice, and raise costs for Louisiana patients. Food Safety: FDA classified a Whole Foods guacamole recall as Class I after potential salmonella contamination, affecting sales in Louisiana and 12 other states. Infectious Disease Watch: COVID-19 cases are rising in many states as summer ends, though overall activity remains low nationwide.
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