Drug Shortage Crisis: How the Iran War Threatens Global Medicine Supply
70% of global generic drug APIs originate from India and China, both relying on shipping lanes disrupted by the Hormuz crisis. Drug shortages projected within 4-6 weeks for antibiotics, cardiovascular medications, and diabetes drugs.
Data Sources & Methodology
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.