AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDrug Pricing Accountability: A coalition of 43 state attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing and reduced competition, with total payments to state enforcers estimated at about $469 million if approved; Sandoz also agreed to internal reforms and injunctive terms. Coastal Health Watch: Scientists report sargassum is becoming “self-sustaining,” with about 27 million metric tons recorded in July across the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf—smothering beaches, harming marine life, and raising public health concerns as rotting seaweed releases gases. Local Resilience After Irma: The U.S. Virgin Islands is expanding a “virtual power plant” approach that links home solar and battery backups to help stabilize the grid during outages. Sleep & Safety Timing: Daylight Saving Time is still set to end with clocks “falling back” on Nov. 1 unless Congress passes changes—an issue doctors say can disrupt sleep and travel planning. USVI Health & Community: A new daily flight between San Juan and St. Thomas launches Aug. 3, potentially easing access for medical travel and island-to-island care.
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