Pirsaheli, the head of the Food and Drug Organization, responded to reporters' questions about the status of insulin in the country, stating: "Iranian insulin is sufficiently available in the country and is very cost-effective, with patients' payments being minimal." These remarks come amid concerns about the supply of insulin and its prices.
Status of Imported Insulin
Pirsaheli continued: "Imported insulin will face price increases due to existing issues in the import pathways and currency supply from the commercial market." This issue could create challenges for diabetic patients who require foreign insulin. He also noted that patients using foreign insulin must pay the price difference.
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Advantages of Iranian Insulin
The head of the Food and Drug Organization stated: "While consumers of Iranian insulin will not face specific issues regarding costs." These remarks reflect attention to meeting patients' needs and efforts to control costs in the country's health system. According to Pirsaheli, Iranian insulin is not only available but also of acceptable quality.
In recent years, with the increase in diabetes statistics and the need for insulin, the supply and distribution of insulin have become one of the priorities of the health system. In this regard, the Food and Drug Organization has undertaken various measures to enhance the quality and accessibility of medications needed by diabetic patients.
Responsiveness to Patients' Needs
Pirsaheli also emphasized the importance of responding to patients' needs, stating: "Patients must be assured of access to quality insulin at reasonable prices." He introduced this issue as a key priority in the policies of the Food and Drug Organization and added that all efforts are being made to maintain the health and well-being of diabetic patients.
Given the statements of the head of the Food and Drug Organization, it is expected that diabetic patients in the country will face fewer problems in obtaining insulin, which could help improve their quality of life. At the same time, attention to currency supply and existing issues in import pathways also suggests the need for new and effective solutions.
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