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

submitted 6 days 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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[–] MrQuallzin@lemmy.world 19 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Definitely a win! It's important to note what type of insulin this is, insulin glargine (a long acting insulin). For those who are already on Lantus or Toujeo it will definitely be a plus. Hopefully next they'll do short acting insulins (lispro and aspart)

[–] JoeBigelow@lemmy.ca 1 points 6 days ago

I read that the company Civica, makes 3 types of insulin, but I'm not educated about insulin and also don't know if all three will be offered