Newsom Unveils $11 State Insulin for Californians
Californians with diabetes will be able to purchase state-branded insulin at reduced prices, according to Gov. Newsom, who stated:
‘We Took Matters Into Our Own Hands’
Starting next year, long-acting insulin pens will be available at pharmacies for $11 per pen, or $55 for a five-pack, beginning January.
- The pens are interchangeable with glargine, a generic alternative for Lantus.
- Lantus is a once-a-day injection that regulates blood sugar.
- An equivalent amount of Lantus sells to pharmacies for more than $92.
Author's summary: Californians to get cheaper insulin.