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California to Sell Insulin Pens for $11, Caps Costs at $35

10/16/2025

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California's CalRx program will sell long-acting insulin pens for $11 each or $55 for a five-pack starting January 1, 2026.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the plan to address the high costs of diabetes medications.
The state will produce insulin in partnership with Civica Rx but the manufacturing plant's status remains unclear.
Newsom also signed a law capping out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35.

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Story summary

California's CalRx program will sell long-acting insulin pens for $11 each or $55 for a five-pack starting January 1, 2026.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the plan to address the high costs of diabetes medications.
The state will produce insulin in partnership with Civica Rx but the manufacturing plant's status remains unclear.
Newsom also signed a law capping out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35.