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Israel Faces Critical Medication Shortage Amid Supply Crisis

1/11/2025

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Israel is grappling with a severe medication shortage, primarily affecting life-saving drugs for cancer and other critical conditions. This crisis stems from supply chain disruptions caused by Novolog, the country's only pharmaceutical distributor, which is struggling with a new ordering system. Pharmacists are alarmed, warning that patients are facing dire consequences as they search for essential treatments. Novolog is reportedly working to restore full supply.

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Israel is grappling with a severe medication shortage, primarily affecting life-saving drugs for cancer and other critical conditions. This crisis stems from supply chain disruptions caused by Novolog, the country's only pharmaceutical distributor, which is struggling with a new ordering system. Pharmacists are alarmed, warning that patients are facing dire consequences as they search for essential treatments. Novolog is reportedly working to restore full supply.