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UK ‘weeks away’ from medicine shortages if Iran war continues, experts say
UK NewsBusinessHealth•March 28, 2026 at 7:00 AMNational

UK ‘weeks away’ from medicine shortages if Iran war continues, experts say

By Julia Kollewe•The Guardian - UK News

Concern that supply chain disruption could hit health essentials – and prices – from painkillers to cancer treatmentMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain is “a few weeks away” from medicine shortages ranging from painkillers to cancer treatment if the Iran war continues, according to experts, while drug prices could also rise.The conflict has disrupted the supply of a myriad of crucial raw materials, including oil, gas, crop fertiliser and helium – and health essentials could be next. Continue reading...

Concern that supply chain disruption could hit health essentials – and prices – from painkillers to cancer treatment

Britain is “a few weeks away” from medicine shortages ranging from painkillers to cancer treatment if the Iran war continues, according to experts, while drug prices could also rise.

The conflict has disrupted the supply of a myriad of crucial raw materials, including oil, gas, crop fertiliser and helium – and health essentials could be next.

Continue reading...