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  1. Supply challenges are currently affecting the availability of drugs due to issues within the pharmaceutical wholesale and supply chain sector.

Generic Drug Shortages Impact Quebec Market Supply Chain

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What happened

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Generic weight loss drugs are currently in shortage in Quebec due to supply chain failures. A resident reported that the Apotex generic semaglutide was out of stock at Familiprix. The pharmacist suggested the resident either switch to the brand name Ozempic or temporarily cut the dose to save money.

From montrealgazette.com

Why it matters

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Supply challenges within the pharmaceutical wholesale and supply chain sector are limiting the availability of generic drugs. This forces consumers to ration medication or switch to more expensive brand-name alternatives.

Supply challenges are currently affecting the availability of drugs due to issues within the pharmaceutical wholesale and supply chain sector.

From montrealgazette.com

Who's involved

  • QuebecThe province where the generic drug shortages are occurring.
  • ApotexThe manufacturer of the generic drug that was reported out of stock.
  • FamiliprixThe pharmacy chain where the generic drug was unavailable.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • QuebecSpeculative

    Consumers in Quebec might face increased costs as they switch to more expensive brand-name medications.

  • ApotexSpeculative

    Apotex could face difficulties fulfilling orders and maintaining market share due to supply chain disruptions.

  • FamiliprixSpeculative

    Familiprix might see changes in demand for generic drugs as patients are advised to switch to alternatives.

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