Insulin Is Available, but Pharmacies Lack Liquidity

The Deputy for Food and Drug at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, noting high insurance coverage for insulin, said: Months-long delays by insurers in paying pharmacies' claims have created liquidity problems and reduced some pharmacies' ability to purchase and supply this medicine.

Referring to the high insurance coverage of insulin drug, the vice president of food and drug of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences said: The delay of several months by insurance companies in paying the claims of pharmacies has created liquidity problems and reduced the ability of some pharmacies to purchase and supply this drug.