AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPharmacy Business & Access: K&B Pharmacy Associates announced a new partnership with UGORx, offering members discounted access to tools aimed at boosting independent pharmacy profitability, including finding more profitable NDC alternatives, monthly claim profitability analytics, and a Medicare Part D search engine for rejected or underpaid claims. Public Health & Vector Risk: Luxembourg health authorities are stepping up surveillance as Asian tiger mosquitoes spread further, raising concerns about diseases such as dengue, Zika, and West Nile virus (no local transmission reported yet). Women’s Health Research: A global study on pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) highlights how STI-related PID affects women across age groups, with projections through 2046 and a focus on major causes like chlamydia and gonorrhea. Musculoskeletal Care: A health explainer notes when to seek medical help for shoulder pain, including sudden inability to raise an arm after injury, chronic worsening symptoms, and mentions the growing role of shoulder surgery and replacement in older adults. Global Health Security: A wide coalition of countries, including San Marino, condemned a May 17 drone attack targeting electrical infrastructure near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, warning of risks to civilian health and potential radiological consequences.
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