AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSynthetic Opioid Alert: Alabama college towns are warning students about cychlorphine, a new synthetic opioid reported as far more potent than fentanyl and not detected by common fentanyl test strips, raising overdose and respiratory-depression risks. Teen Mental Health & Safety: Alabama reached a settlement with TikTok requiring teen-focused limits (including a two-hour daily cap and “productive pauses”), stricter age checks, and a ban on cosmetic filters, with at least $100 million in payments to the state. Long COVID Treatment Trial: PridCor Therapeutics is moving its SHIELD phase 2 study forward, testing a combination antiviral approach aimed at easing long COVID symptoms like fatigue and cognitive issues. College Sports Policy: The Senate is set to vote on the Protect College Sports Act, which would give the NCAA authority to enforce uniform rules on eligibility and limit certain restructuring plans. Local EMS Cost Relief: A county-wide StatFlight program in Alabama is approved to help accident victims avoid out-of-pocket costs for air transport. Drug Prices & Patents: A new JAMA study highlights how patent “thickets” have grown, helping keep generic competition delayed and drug prices high.
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