Lebanon Subsidies Lifted Off Chronic Illness Medications

Zachary Weaver
Nov 17, 2021

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The downward trend of the Lebanon’s economic state has left its mark on the medical and pharmaceutical sector, and getting your hands on medication has unfortunately become a luxury for many.

Medications regulating blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which are of the most commonly used among the Lebanese population, witnessed a skyrocket in prices.

Basic needs are becoming more unattainable, as the population is either experiencing a scarcity of their medications from the market or an unimaginable increase in their prices, making them unaffordable for many.

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Zachary Weaver
Zachary Weaver

Written by Zachary Weaver

I am blessed with a funny gene that makes me enjoy life to the fullest. I love to travel, eat and jog. I write interesting topics in middle east and beyond

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