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Flu Vaccine Prices Announced in Mashhad Pharmacies

1w ago October 18, 2026 1 min read 📰 ISNA
📋 Key Takeaway

The flu vaccine prices in Mashhad have been announced, with imports from China and France costing between 1.7 to 1.8 million tomans. Despite inflation and market fluctuations, the price increase for the vaccine has been relatively modest at around 70%.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Flu vaccine prices in Mashhad have been announced, showing a modest increase despite economic challenges.

👥 Key Players

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences MENTIONED
Manager of the Drug and Controlled Substances Department
"They oversee public health initiatives and drug regulation in Mashhad, a major city in Iran."

📰 What Happened

The prices for the flu vaccine in Mashhad have been announced, with imports from China and France costing between 1.7 to 1.8 million tomans. Despite inflation and market fluctuations, the price increase for the vaccine has been modest at around 70%.

  • Flu vaccines are imported from China and France.
  • Prices range from approximately 1,700,000 to 1,800,000 tomans.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The announcement reflects the government's efforts to manage public health amid economic difficulties.
🌍 Regional: Maintaining vaccination rates is crucial for regional health stability, particularly during flu seasons.
🌐 International: The reliance on imported vaccines highlights Iran's economic vulnerabilities and the impact of international sanctions.

📚 Background

Iran faces significant economic challenges, including inflation and currency devaluation, impacting the cost of imported goods like vaccines.

Public health in Iran Impact of sanctions on Iranian economy
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The information comes from a government health department, which is generally reliable for health-related data but may reflect government priorities.

The manager of the Drug and Controlled Substances Department of the Food and Drug Administration at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences stated that the flu vaccine has been imported from China and France, with prices ranging from approximately 1,700,000 to 1,800,000 tomans. He noted that despite the market situation and rising prices of goods, and considering that the vaccine is imported and dependent on currency rates, there has not been a significant price increase, which is about 70%.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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