Source: Radio New Zealand
The Iran war has affected the global supply of a range of raw ingredients. 123RF
Pharmac is closely monitoring potential medicine supply risks arising from Iran war.
This follows international reports that the UK is weeks away from medicine shortages if the conflict continues.
The Iran war has affected the global supply of a range of raw ingredients.
Pharmac said a small number of supply issues have been identified so far and there are currently no problems stemming from those for New Zealanders.
It warned supply challenges will not be unique to New Zealand or to healthcare and were being felt across the world and almost every sector.
It said it’s working with suppliers, Health New Zealand, Medsafe, and the logistics sector to identify risks early and secure alternative products if necessary.
The chair of General Practice NZ, Dr Bryan Betty, said New Zealand is at the end of a very long supply chain.
He said it’s important that Pharmac is monitoring international developments.
Betty said the agency has not provided any specific advice about new medication shortages due to the Iran war.
The Ministry of Health is also working to identify and manage supply risks.
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