economy
Britons are getting headaches from expensive aspirin
Since the start of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the prices of over-the-counter medicines in Great Britain have increased by between 20 and 30 percent. For example, some types of aspirin, which are particularly beneficial for heart patients, are reaching prices of up to nine pounds, which is truly incredible.
TL;DR
- Over-the-counter drug prices in the UK have increased by 20-30%.
- Some aspirin prices have reached nine pounds.
- Prescription drug prices are fixed in the UK's national health system.
- Government subsidies for prescription drugs have increased by 120%.
- Shortages are emerging for cancer treatments and creams.
- Supply chain issues, particularly for chemotherapy drugs manufactured in the EU, US, or India, are contributing to shortages.
- Medical equipment made from petroleum derivatives is also experiencing shortages.
- Experts predict more significant shortages in the coming weeks.