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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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[–] canajac@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 days ago

This I agree with 100%. Why it isn't a standard in the world is totally abhorrent. Anyone with health issues should receive medication for free or at a minimal cost to cover transport, delivery, etc.