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South Korea Curbs Syringe Hoarding As Iran War Cripples Supply
South Korea Curbs Syringe Hoarding As Iran War Cripples Supply
The downstream consequences from the Hormuz closure are popping up in the most unexpected places.
According to Bloomberg, South Korea’s health regulators are stepping in to curb syringe hoarding as supply chain disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict threaten the availability of essential medical supplies.
While overall syringe production remains steady at about 4.5 million units a day - slightly above 2025 averages - hospitals report dwindling inventories, and online platforms show rising prices and empty virtual shelves, according to the...
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