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Iran's deepening medical crisis

2025.01.30, 14:55
Iran's deepening medical crisis

Access to essential medicines has become an increasingly daunting challenge for millions in Iran. The country is grappling with a severe pharmaceutical crisis, marked by soaring drug prices and widespread shortages, placing an unbearable burden on patients and their families.

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This was reported by the "Iran News Update".

One of the most alarming aspects of this crisis is the affordability of medicine. According to Hadi Ahmadi, a board member of the Iranian Pharmacists Association, the surge in drug prices has left many in shock. In an interview with IRNA, he revealed that out of every ten people who visit pharmacies, only seven can afford to purchase their prescribed medications.

The Iranian Pharmacists Association has sounded the alarm, recently issuing an open letter urging the government to allocate sufficient financial resources to prevent the collapse of the country’s pharmaceutical sector. Many in the industry warn that without immediate intervention, the situation will deteriorate further.

Alireza Azani, a pharmacist, told IRNA that pharmaceutical factories are currently operating at only 30–40% of their capacity. He also revealed that delayed payments—often exceeding 400 days—along with severe liquidity shortages, have crippled drug production and distribution.

The combination of skyrocketing drug prices, liquidity shortages, and unpaid insurance claims has pushed Iran’s healthcare system to the brink. For many patients, access to essential medication is no longer a guarantee but a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. As conditions worsen, countless lives hang in the balance, with no clear solution in sight.

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