AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S. Cannabis Policy: The DEA registered more than 900 state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries across seven states for the first time, potentially unlocking tax benefits and broadening access to treatment. Medicaid Coverage: A federal judge blocked a rule that would have made seriously ill recipients meet extra hurdles to qualify for work-requirement exemptions. Weight-Loss Drugs: UK pharmacies warn that patients are using AI-altered photos to obtain GLP-1 prescriptions, raising safety concerns and calls for stronger checks. AI and Medication Safety: OpenAI faces a lawsuit after a woman died following alleged ChatGPT advice to stop her epilepsy medication. Access to Care: The family of a First Nations woman is seeking a police investigation after she died following missed post-surgery appointments when medical travel wasn’t arranged. Pharma: Sun Pharma’s quarterly profit fell 36%, largely due to one-time costs tied to its proposed Organon acquisition and U.S. litigation, while revenue rose.
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