Iran war could lift essential drug prices by up to 5 percent for months

Published on 24 April 2026

Prices may rise 3 to 5 percent soon

India’s pharma industry warns that the Iran war’s ripple effects on input costs may push prices of essential drugs up by 3 to 5 percent in the near term. The increase is expected to last about 3 to 4 months, but companies are keeping the door open for a rollback if costs stabilise, bringing prices back closer to recent levels.

Essential drug prices may rise 3 to 5 percent
Impact is expected to last 3 to 4 months
Rollback is possible if input costs stabilise
The increase mirrors pre-late-September GST cut levels

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Iran war could lift essential drug prices by up to 5 percent for months

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