Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade

Primary framing

“Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade”

Many Iranians cannot access or afford life-saving drugs, but authorities say pharmaceutical sector will not collapse.

Key facts

• US sanctions and blockade are exacerbating medicine shortages in Iran
• Some patients are switching to Iranian-made versions of medications
• Quality and effectiveness of Iranian-made versions are a concern
• US sanctions and blockade are contributing to the shortages
• Iran is facing a growing shortage of medicines, including life-saving drugs, due to tightened US sanctions and blockade.
• US sanctions and blockade are contributing to the shortages
• Quality and effectiveness of Iranian-made versions are a concern

Center-leaning outlets

• Al Jazeera