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Eli Lilly cuts list price, out-of-pocket costs for some of its insulins

by Samantha Fields
Mar 2, 2023
The drug maker announced it's cutting the price of its most commonly-used insulins by 70%, and capping patients' out-of-pocket cost at $35 at certain participating pharmacies.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced Wednesday that it would cap the price for some of its insulin at $35 at certain pharmacies.
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High insulin prices have more people with diabetes sharing medicine and supplies

by Jess Mador
Jun 20, 2022
Many people with diabetes who can't afford the insulin they need to stay alive are turning to social media for help.
Alina Bills lives with Type 1 diabetes and wears an insulin pump to regulate her blood sugar.
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Eli Lilly announced a cap on insulin costs. But why is insulin so expensive in the first place?

by Dylan Miettinen
Jan 28, 2022
In other developed countries, affordability is far less of an issue.
One in four diabetics has rationed insulin because of its cost.
Photo illustration: Julia Schiff/Marketplace. Photo: Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images
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Here's why Eli Lilly will sell a generic insulin

by Marielle Segarra
Mar 4, 2019
Lawmakers have been critical of big pharma's pricing structures.
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Drugmakers of insulin accused of price fixing

by Reema Khrais
Jan 31, 2017
Three of the biggest makers of diabetes treatments have been accused of price fixing. A lawsuit filed this week claims that Sanofi, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have been conspiring to drive up prices of insulin at the expense of their patients. Because of the high prices, the suit says some patients have been using […]
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