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Int Health. 2024 May 1;16(3):279-282. doi: 10.1093/inthealth/ihad087.
Benzathine benzylpenicillin is a globally indispensable medicine. As a long-lasting injectable penicillin, it serves as the primary treatment for syphilis, group A streptococcal infections, rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. A competitive market and low profit margins, compounded by limited visibility of demand, have resulted in a decreased number of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturers. By 2016, only three Chinese API manufacturers remained, continuing to supply to the global market today. Recurring global shortages, a consequence of supply and demand imbalances, indicate underlying market risks. Therefore, the need for mitigation strategies is imperative.
卞星青霉素是一种全球不可或缺的药物。作为一种长效注射青霉素,它是治疗梅毒、A 组链球菌感染、风湿热和风湿性心脏病的主要药物。竞争激烈的市场和微薄的利润率,再加上需求的可见度有限,导致活性药物成分(API)制造商的数量减少。到 2016 年,仅剩下三家中国 API 制造商,至今仍在向全球市场供应。由于供需失衡导致的全球供应短缺反复出现,表明存在潜在的市场风险。因此,需要采取缓解策略。