It is reported by the FDA of US that 70% of its APIs are from China, EU and India during Covid period. Shortages, or at least a level of disruption, we’re inevitable as the virus spread, disruption will be inevitable should there be any future global economic or social shock. Raw materials held at site, in the supply chain and forward purchasing of materials all support continuity of supply, for periods of up to six months. Short-term export bans by some countries could have had wider implications, however these were lifted reasonably quickly, allowing the supply chain to resume.