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California to become first state to sell cheap insulin through state-backed program (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 9 months ago by 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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[–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

Would really depend on how and where production takes place at that point. I'm well aware of the states size, also I'm well aware that I'd rather drive through Nevada and Idaho to get to Washington over going through the central valley and Shasta.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Agreed. I love that this is rolling out in the first place though - I remember patients that had to leave the pharmacy because of their insulin being over $50 when I worked there. Hope that never happens again in this state.

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago

    Honestly I hope this is a first step to state run hospitals and eventually universal healthcare. While it's not an ideal way to go about it it's probably easier overall long term than dealing with the preexisting mess that is the modern hospital system.

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