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California to become first state to sell cheap insulin through state-backed program (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 2 months ago by florencia@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/16/governor-newsom-announces-affordable-calrx-insulin-11-a-pen-will-soon-be-available-for-purchase/

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[–] plz1@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I don't want to go down the rabbit hole, but I'm wondering is this ia CA paying the difference on what would be price gouging, or CA actually controlling the process, to erase any opportunity for that price gouging. That latter would likely be permanent, the former would last only as long as the administration isn't seeking budget cuts.

[–] lemming741@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

They're partnering with a non-profit 501(c)(3) generic manufacturer that was set up by groups of hospitals.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civica_Rx

Seems as legit as you're going to find in the US.