AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoPharma Enforcement: Starting Oct. 22, U.S. Customs and FDA rules will clamp down on ordering many medications from foreign pharmacies, a move that could sharply raise costs for patients who’ve relied on cheaper Canadian supply. Drug Fraud Case: A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida indicted two Indian nationals over an alleged transnational counterfeit Ozempic scheme, accusing them of smuggling thousands of fake doses from China into U.S. distribution channels. Space Manufacturing: NASA is funding a major Boeing Starliner redesign after the 2024 valve failure, with a $359M package tied to a mid-2028 crewed return plan from Kennedy Space Center. Aerospace R&D Funding: Space Florida and the UK Space Agency launched a joint call for proposals offering up to $200,000 plus £150,000 for collaborative space manufacturing and in-orbit projects. Industrial Materials: MCPU Polymer Engineering will unveil “biocongruent chemistry” at a polyurethanes conference in Orlando, aiming to replace halogenated flame retardants in insulation foams with soy/lignin-based additives. Local Manufacturing Spotlight: Island Shutter Company in DeLand highlighted its 30+ years of in-house shutter manufacturing and steady job growth.
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