AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDrug Pricing Crackdown: A coalition of 43 U.S. attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with total payments expected to reach about $469 million if approved—another reminder that medication costs can be shaped by policy and enforcement, not just supply and demand. Puerto Rico Water Strain: In San Juan’s Machuchal and along Loíza Street, residents report dry water pipes for 118 days so far this year, far outpacing power outages—forcing people to buy cisterns and pumps, and raising public health concerns around safe water access. Toxic Legacy in Vieques: New reporting highlights how decades of U.S. Navy live-fire training left toxic munitions and contamination concerns on Vieques, with residents linking it to higher cancer risk and ongoing cleanup debates. Care Access & Costs: RazorMetrics says its workflow-based medication optimization program has generated more than $12 million in prescription savings in Tennessee and is expanding its cost-containment model to additional markets, including Puerto Rico. Community Health & Youth: West Point’s men’s basketball team visited Puerto Rico for leadership development and youth engagement, including a clinic for children at Fort Buchanan and games tied to the Arroyo Puerto Rico Classic.
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