Medicine shortage a global issue, say industry players


PETALING JAYA: The shortage of medicines is not unique to Malaysia as it is a global phenomenon, say industry players.

Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations interim president-elect Lim Jack Shen said the issue stemmed mainly from gaps in the global supply chain.

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