AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS Pharma Tariff Relief: The US Commerce Department says it will exempt certain speciality medicines and related ingredients from a planned 100% ad valorem tariff starting 29 September, with zero duty applying to categories like orphan drugs, fertility treatments, cell and gene therapies, and antibody-drug conjugates—plus some medical countermeasures and animal pharmaceuticals. North Macedonia in the List: North Macedonia is named among 20 eligible jurisdictions for the zero-tariff treatment, meaning qualifying products from the country could avoid the new import duties if they meet the specialty criteria. Court & Care Access: In the Iva Mihaylova case tied to a 2025 road crash near Kočani, Bulgarian MPs and Mihaylova’s side argue she must receive appropriate treatment abroad for spinal injuries, while the next hearing is set for 9 November. Public Health Watch: A West Nile virus outbreak is reported across 16 European countries, with warnings that while most infections are mild, a small share can become severe, including meningitis or encephalitis.
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