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California to become first state to sell cheap insulin through state-backed program (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 11 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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[–] 42 points 11 months ago (5 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.

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  • [–] 82 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (4 children)

    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.

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (3 children)

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

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago (1 child)

    That is my question. In any case, could someone setup a PO Box in California, tack a couple of dollars on and ship out of state? I really want to know how this works.

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