The war against Iran is beginning to affect not only fuel prices but also the supply of medications. The head of the UK’s healthcare system, Jim Mackey, said on LBC Radio that he is concerned about the situation. According to him, the United Kingdom imports about 75% of its medicines, and supplies of some drugs are sufficient for only weeks or even days.

In Germany, officials are not yet speaking of an immediate threat, but they acknowledge the risks. Health Minister Nina Warken previously noted that a significant portion of pharmaceutical supplies passes through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Bild, disruptions are already affecting basic substances essential for the production of many medicines.

Industry representatives are warning about possible consequences.

“The war in Iran is affecting Germany’s pharmaceutical industry: many medicines depend on raw materials from this region, helium shortages may delay production stages, and rising transport and material costs are creating pressure,” said Dorothea Brakmann, head of the Pharma Deutschland association.

For now, there is no talk of a large-scale shortage, but experts say that if the conflict drags on, the risks of supply disruptions and price increases will grow.

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