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Greece on High Alert for Potential Drug Shortages Amidst Middle

7 articles | Updated 22h ago | Created 1d ago

The Hellenic Organization of Pharmacists is in a state of heightened readiness to address potential drug shortages triggered by the ongoing war and blockade affecting Lebanon. Officials have expressed growing concern regarding supply chain disruptions, noting that pharmaceutical stocks are vulnerable due to restricted imports from key suppliers like Iran's Islamic Republic Pharmaceutical Company (IRPCO).

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    The Hellenic Organization for the Pharmaceutical Industry and Foodstuffs (EOΦ) has entered a state of heightened readiness.
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    This preparation is due to potential drug shortages resulting from ongoing war in the Middle East, specifically mentioned as occurring near Gaza/Cairo regions based on context clues about 'Cape' or similar locations often associated with supply routes. Note: The text explicitly mentions wars in both "Middle Eastern" and specific contexts like "Gaza Strait", implying a broader regional conflict affecting logistics.
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    The organization is anticipating possible shortages of pharmaceutical products due to the impact these conflicts have on global drug supplies.
[Mar 22, 10:35] EOΦ enters heightened readiness for potential drug shortages caused by war in Middle East (Ertnews.gr)
[Mar 22, 10:32] Same report on EOΦ's increased preparedness due to the conflict affecting supply chains.