Beyond the Pump: The Iran War’s Adverse Impact on U.S. Health Care

Short summary

The Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global healthcare supply chains, affecting generics from India, MRI helium from Qatar, and aluminum from the Middle East, with air cargo costs rising 350%. Healthcare providers face shortages and cost pressures across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cold-chain supplies. Organizations must monitor inventory, diversify suppliers, and establish contingency plans for critical medical inputs.

• •Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts pharma and medical supply chains affecting India (50% of US generics), Qatar (33% of helium), and Middle East aluminum
• •Transportation costs soaring 350%, creating shortages of MRI helium, generics, IV bags, vaccines, and cold-chain products
• •Healthcare providers must diversify suppliers, evaluate inventory, and plan contingencies as conflict-driven supply constraints persist

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