I think the problem of supply will be handled well.
Bu the probltem of decreased demand means people won’t be buying things, so economic numbers will fall.
97% of our antibiotics come from China.
When what we have now runs out where do you think the supply will be handled from?
China has already indicated that any startup in that sector will be for their domestic use only...
This isn’t a commodity that people buy at costco in bulk.
It’s shots people get for strep throat. It’s antibiotics for urinary tract infections. Antibiotics for pneumonia...
This isn’t a ‘we’ll just get more later’. That works with things like TP. You can make an improvised solution for that. You won’t LIKE the solution but you won’t die without toilet paper.
If you have strep throat and need an antibiotic though...