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California Launches Affordable Insulin at $11 per Pen

10/23/2025

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California becomes the first U.S. state to produce and sell its own insulin through the CalRx program, priced at $11 per pen, announced on October 16, 2025.
The initiative aims to challenge high insulin prices set by major pharmaceutical companies.
Governor Gavin Newsom said no Californian should have to ration insulin.
Civica Rx will manufacture the insulin.
The product will be interchangeable with existing options.

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Story summary

California becomes the first U.S. state to produce and sell its own insulin through the CalRx program, priced at $11 per pen, announced on October 16, 2025.
The initiative aims to challenge high insulin prices set by major pharmaceutical companies.
Governor Gavin Newsom said no Californian should have to ration insulin.
Civica Rx will manufacture the insulin.
The product will be interchangeable with existing options.