California to Launch $11 State-Branded Insulin Pens in 2026
TL;DR
California will offer state-branded insulin at significantly reduced prices starting January 1, 2024, as part of a state initiative to lower drug costs, with long-acting insulin pens available for $11 each, aiming to improve access for the 3.5 million Californians with diabetes.
- Affordable insulin is coming: California to launch $11 state-branded pens as part of CalRx initiative CalMatters
- In shot across Big Pharma's bow, California will sell its own insulin Politico
- Cheap insulin pens will soon be available through state-backed deal, Newsom announces Los Angeles Times
- Gov. Gavin Newsom announces California will start selling low-cost insulin in 2026 CBS News
- California to begin selling affordable, state-branded insulin beginning next year NBC News
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