AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCyclospora Update: Florida’s cyclosporiasis count keeps climbing, with the state reporting 254 confirmed or probable cases between May 1 and July 25, plus nearly 100 more cases added in the latest reporting window; Tampa Bay-area counties are seeing at least one case, with Pinellas and Hillsborough among the highest. Food Safety Q&A: Experts say cyclospora can’t multiply in food and is typically treated with antibiotics, and they advise consumers to follow public health guidance and consider cooking produce if you’re especially concerned. Retail Pharmacy Access: Publix pharmacies are joining the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, letting eligible Medicare Plan D beneficiaries fill qualifying GLP-1 prescriptions at Publix through Dec. 31, 2027. Tourism & Rural Economy: VISIT FLORIDA is expanding its Rural Areas of Opportunity push, committing to feature all 30 rural counties in marketing every year starting FY 2026–27. Keys Fishing Season: Florida’s lobster mini-season opened in the Keys, with legal limits of 6 per person per day in Monroe County and Biscayne National Park. Industry Regulation Watch: An FDA advisory committee advanced BPC-157 for compounding in an 8-6 vote, setting up a formal rulemaking process.
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