AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDrug Safety: A Cary compounding pharmacy is among two nationwide recalling tirzepatide injections after sterility concerns; 22 of its vials are affected. Overdose Prevention: Western North Carolina volunteers are distributing safer-use supplies and testing drugs without judgment. State data show eight people a day die from overdoses, often involving multiple substances. Storm Risks: A North Carolina study found lasting increases in hospitalizations and deaths among older adults reliant on powered medical devices after Hurricane Matthew, with worse outcomes as flooding increased. Mental Health: Plaintiffs want a federal judge to speed a lawsuit over delays in mental health assessments and treatment for people in county jails. Separately, state funding will expand mental health first-aid training on college campuses. Care for Families: ECU Health has launched group prenatal care for expectant mothers, while a $100 million Duke Endowment grant will support North Carolina’s new children’s hospital. Clean Water: A $75,000 state grant will fund testing at 14 Deep River sites for E. coli and help identify pollution sources.
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