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'Weeks away' from supply choke

 Posted 24 March 2026 AM

Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could strangle supply of some of Australia's highest-volume medicines within four to six weeks, according to an industry expert.

Infios Chief Supply Chain Strategist, Steve Blough, said shortages can be expected to appear first in high-volume generic medicines, including treatments for diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol, as well as antibiotics.

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