AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDrug Safety: The FDA recalled about 11,460 bottles of chlorthalidone (25 mg) after failed dissolution testing, with distribution tied to New Jersey-based Rising Pharma Holdings—patients are urged to check batch and expiration details and contact a pharmacist or doctor. Foodborne Illness: A listeria outbreak linked to Clover Hill Dairy cheese has caused one death and eight hospitalizations across Maryland, New York, and Virginia, prompting a broad recall that may have reached New Jersey retailers and distributors. Health Workforce & Care Delivery: Rutgers School of Nursing is partnering with Caregility to add virtual care training to undergraduate nursing education, aiming to close a telehealth curriculum gap. Local Health Access: A new free dental clinic opened on Brookdale Community College’s campus, funded through a state-supported partnership meant to expand oral care for uninsured Monmouth County residents. Public Health & Weather: Ahead of the Norway–Senegal World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, a flood watch covered parts of NYC and New Jersey, with FIFA coordinating with medical and emergency authorities. NJ Health & Biotech Growth: Elevar Therapeutics announced first patient dosing in a Phase 2 study of lirafugratinib for FGFR2 fusion/rearrangement solid tumors, underscoring ongoing New Jersey-area life sciences momentum.
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