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

submitted 2 weeks ago by florencia 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 40 points 2 weeks ago

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 77 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks 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.

[-] Vex_Detrause@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

Would they sell out of state? Like deliver meds to another state? Not American, just curious.

[-] Aljernon@lemmy.today 2 points 2 weeks ago

I could see both Oregon and Washington wanting to jump on that band wagon.

this post was submitted on 16 Oct 2025

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