Paracetamol Prices Jump 30% Due to Iran War, Pharmacies Warn
Pharmacies in England are charging customers 20-30% more for paracetamol and hay fever medications compared to February prices. The war in Iran has disrupted medicine supply chains, driving up costs for common drugs.
The ongoing war in Iran is making everyday medicines more expensive across England. Pharmacies are now charging customers 20-30% more for paracetamol and common hay fever treatments than they did just two months ago.
The price increases aren't limited to England. In India, chemists in Visakhapatnam are warning of even steeper increases of 30-40% for paracetamol due to rising raw material costs caused by the conflict.
The situation could get worse quickly. UK experts warned in March that the country is just weeks away from serious medicine shortages if the Iran war continues disrupting supply chains.
While drug suppliers have fixed pricing agreements with NHS hospitals, they can raise prices for medications sold to GP practices and local pharmacies. This means patients buying drugs directly from chemists are feeling the impact first.
Basic medications like pain relievers are getting more expensive for families. If the war continues, experts warn the UK could face medicine shortages within weeks, making essential drugs harder to find and afford.
Watch for further price increases and potential medicine shortages if the Iran conflict continues.
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