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From syringes to stents: Iran war exposes NHS dependency on petrochemicals

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Experts say shortages could force the health service to shift to more sensible use of single-use items, and the making up of drugs only when needed, rather than in advance. Photograph: Victoria Jones/PA

The war in Iran has put the NHS on high alert amid fears about looming shortages and rising costs for medicines and medical products such as syringes, intravenous bags and gloves. Read More

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