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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Julia Kollewe

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

A pile of medicine pills
Pharmaceutical companies’ shipments have been affected by the air and sea disruption from the Iran war. Photograph: AlexRaths/Getty Images/iStockphoto

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.

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