Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade
Author: Maziar MotamediPublished on: September 9, 2026Country: Iran
Health

Medicine shortages in Iran are worsening, with around 800 pharmaceutical products in short supply, including 90 deemed essential. Prices of medications have surged, with gabapentin rising by 220% and insulin now costing up to six times more than a year ago. This crisis is exacerbated by military and economic sanctions imposed by the United States.
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