A spokesman for the Iranian Pharmacists Association announced a shortage of at least 50 essential drugs. Hadi Ahmadi also said that due to the reduction of the raw materials of codeine, the distribution of this substance is done through droppers, and because of this the production of drugs containing codeine has slowed down. According to him, the removal of the preferred currency, the lack of packaging materials and changes in transportation methods are among the reasons for the increase in drug prices.

A spokesman for the Iranian Pharmacists Association announced a shortage of at least 50 essential drugs. Hadi Ahmadi also said that due to the reduction of the raw materials of codeine, the distribution of this substance is done through droppers, and because of this the production of drugs containing codeine has slowed down. According to him, the removal of the preferred currency, the lack of packaging materials and changes in transportation methods are among the reasons for the increase in drug prices.

Meanwhile, the head of the Red Crescent Society said that there is no restriction on flights and sea transportation for the entry of medical and health equipment.

Said with Dr. Kiana Kathiri, family doctor: