Will your medication be impacted by port strike ripples? What experts say – GLOBAL
November 13, 2024
In the wake of two separate labour disputes affecting Canada’s largest ports, could further disruptions or ripple effects threaten the supply of medical goods, such as drugs and equipment?
It’s possible, one expert says, as some manufacturers say they are making plans in case of further disruptions.
While Canada does have stockpiles of medication and health-care supplies, these reserves are not limitless, said Mina Tadrous, a pharmacist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of Pharmacy.
“The way that medications enter the country, a vast majority of our drugs come from outside of Canada,” Tadrous told Global News. “And the most common way they do come in is by sea.”
He added that if the port disruptions continue, everything from over-the-counter pain relievers to surgical supplies could be affected.
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/10865294/canada-port-strikes-medications/
