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California to Offer Insulin Pens at Just $11

10/22/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a program to sell insulin pens for $11, starting January.
The plan aims to help uninsured diabetics with a price lower than their co-pays.
Production costs are about $8 per vial.
Newsom's plan contrasts with backlash to publicly owned groceries proposals in New York City.
Democrats are urged to address market failures.

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Story summary

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a program to sell insulin pens for $11, starting January.
The plan aims to help uninsured diabetics with a price lower than their co-pays.
Production costs are about $8 per vial.
Newsom's plan contrasts with backlash to publicly owned groceries proposals in New York City.
Democrats are urged to address market failures.