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This April 24, 2008, file photo shows the former North American headquarters of Novo Nordisk Inc., in Plainsboro, N.J. The Danish drugmaker will start slashing some U.S. insulin prices up to 75% next year, following a path set earlier this month by rival Eli Lilly.

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Novo Nordisk will cut some U.S. insulin prices by up to 75% starting next year

12:15pm March 14, 2023

by The Associated Press

The Danish drugmaker's move follows a similar announcement by rival Eli Lilly earlier this month. More than 8 million Americans use insulin, according to the American Diabetes Association.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke about the bill to cap insulin prices during her weekly press conference on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

House passes bill to cap insulin prices

5:57pm March 31, 2022

by Barbara Sprunt

The chamber voted on a bill that caps the price of insulin at $35 a month but fate for the legislation in the Senate is unclear.

President Trump delivers remarks on lowering insulin costs for seniors with diabetes on Thursday at the White House.

Trump Unveils Plan To Cap Insulin Costs For Seniors, Takes Jabs At Biden

6:24pm May 26, 2020

by Ayesha Rascoe

Some polls show Trump's support slipping among seniors. His new plan will help diabetic seniors limit insulin costs to $35 per month, starting next year.

In light of the spread of COVID-19, some U.S. health insurers have begun to allow patients to order a larger emergency supply of their routine medicines for diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions.

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How To Boost Your Emergency Supply Of Prescription Medicines

4:19pm March 09, 2020

by Patti Neighmond

Insurers have begun easing restrictions on refills of some prescription drugs, in light of coronavirus. Still, co-pays for stocking up on that bigger supply can be prohibitive, say consumer advocates.

Martin Shkreli, former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, appeared before the House Oversight Committee during a contentious hearing on drug pricing on Feb. 4, 2016.

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A Decade Marked By Outrage Over Drug Prices

3:08pm December 31, 2019

by Sydney Lupkin

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans has trouble affording prescription drugs, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll. Over the past decade, high prices of several medicines have become flashpoints.

Ric Peralta and his wife Lisa are both able to check Ric's blood sugar levels at any time, using the Dexcom app and an arm patch that measures the levels and sends the information wirelessly.

It's Not Just Insulin: Diabetes Patients Struggle To Get Crucial Supplies

6:26pm September 18, 2019

by Bram Sable-Smith

Type 1 diabetes can be well managed with insulin if blood sugar is consistently monitored. But insurance rules can make it hard for patients to get the medical supplies their doctors say they need.

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, pictured in January, signed a bill into law on Wednesday placing a $100 per month cap on insulin co-payments starting next year.

Colorado Caps Insulin Co-Pays At $100 For Insured Residents

6:03pm May 24, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

A new law, signed by the governor earlier this week, is aimed at helping diabetics afford the lifesaving medication.

A medical assistant administers insulin to an adolescent patient who has Type 1 diabetes. Cigna's pharmacy benefit manager, Express Scripts, says it covers 1.4 million people who take insulin.

Express Scripts Takes Steps To Cut Insulin's Price To Patients

2:46pm April 03, 2019

by Alison Kodjak

As congressional lawmakers continue to turn up the heat on drugmakers, insurers and middlemen over the price of many medicines, one player says it will limit patients' share of the cost of insulin.

Eli Lilly and Company, based in Indianapolis, is rolling out a half-price version of its insulin Humalog that will be sold as a generic.

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How Much Difference Will Eli Lilly's Half-Price Insulin Make?

11:44am March 10, 2019

by Bram Sable-Smith

The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said Monday that it would offer a generic version of Humalog insulin, one of its best-selling medicines. The move could help blunt criticism about high prices.

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In Mexican border towns, big discount drugstores, as well as small pharmacies like this one in Tijuana, market their less expensive medicines to American tourists.

American Travelers Seek Cheaper Prescription Drugs In Mexico And Beyond

6:46pm February 11, 2019

by Bram Sable-Smith

Faced with high U.S. prices for prescription drugs, some Americans cross the border to buy insulin pens and other meds. At least 1 insurer reimburses flights to the border to make such purchases easy.

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