AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPrison Health Policy Clash: The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow restrictions on transgender medical care for people in federal prisons, setting up another high-stakes legal fight. In-Custody Death: A 62-year-old San Diego Central Jail inmate died after going into medical distress at the facility clinic; investigators and the Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner. Drug Access Gap: A new report says more than half of U.S.-approved drugs from 2021–2025 still aren’t available in Japan, leaving cancer and rare-disease patients waiting. FDA Approvals & Biosimilars: Azurity won FDA approval for Lamlique (lamotrigine) oral suspension, while Teva’s DEGEVMA (denosumab-adet) gained approval as a biosimilar to Xgeva. Behavioral Health Funding Pressure: Oregon faces an estimated $1.2B behavioral health cut over four years, raising fears of longer waits and reduced access. Myeloma Research: At IMS 2026, multiple updates highlighted MRD-guided strategies and new therapies, including etentamig data and MRD-negative response gains with iberdomide-based regimens. Medicare Enrollment Reminder: Open enrollment starts Oct. 15, with guidance urging retirees to compare plans and watch IRMAA impacts.
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