There are many opinions of concern that the two items of X-ray contrast medium registered as essential medicines may fall into a situation where supply is not possible. According to the industry, price cuts are scheduled for Lipiodol and Fattiodol on the 1st of next month, and the price of raw materials for these products is high. The original product, Guerbet Fattiodol Ultra, obtained domestic approval in 1998 and was recognized for its insurance price of 52,560 won in 2016. Afterward, the pharmaceutical company filed an application for drug price adjustment with the health authorities in 2018, citing lower margins compared to cost, and was found to have led to a drug price increase of 190,000 won, a 261% increase f