{"id":353879,"date":"2026-03-29T16:10:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T16:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/353879\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T16:10:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T16:10:17","slug":"pharmac-keeping-an-eye-on-supply-risks-amid-mideast-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/353879\/","title":{"rendered":"Pharmac keeping an eye on supply risks amid Mideast conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe Iran war has affected the global supply of a range of raw ingredients.
\nPhoto: 123RF\n<\/p>\n

Pharmac is closely monitoring potential medicine supply risks arising from Iran war.<\/p>\n

This follows international reports that the UK is weeks away from medicine shortages if the conflict continues.<\/p>\n

The Iran war has affected the global supply of a range of raw ingredients.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The chair of General Practice NZ, Dr Bryan Betty, said New Zealand is at the end of a very long supply chain.<\/p>\n

He said it’s important that Pharmac is monitoring international developments.<\/p>\n

Betty said the agency has not provided any specific advice about new medication shortages due to the Iran war.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Health is also working to identify and manage supply risks.<\/p>\n

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