Gavin Newsom launches affordable insulin for California diabetics | NYGazet

Lawmakers have taken aim at the cost of diabetes drugs. In California, insulin pens will cost $11 each under the CalRx plan.

Starting next year, Californians with diabetes will be able to purchase state-branded insulin at steeply reduced prices, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today. Long-acting insulin pens will be available at pharmacies for $11 per pen — or $55 for a five-p... [2242 chars]