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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Ella Pickover and Harriette Boucher

NHS could be ‘days away’ from running out of some medical supplies because of Iran war

A number of experts have raised concerns about cost implications and supply disruption linked to the war in Iran - (PA Archive)

The UK could be days away from running out of some medical supplies as a result of disruption caused by the war in Iran, the head of NHS England has said.

Chief executive Sir Jim Mackey said he was “really worried” about the supply of medicines, given that the UK imports 75 per cent of its medication.

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