Insulin prices stay high as rebates drive up costs for diabetics
Multiple reports show insulin prices continue to surge due to rebate system that leaves diabetics footing the bill, middlemen and insurers cashing in.
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Multiple reports show insulin prices continue to surge due to rebate system that leaves diabetics footing the bill, middlemen and insurers cashing in.
Politicians for years have been making a show of wringing their hands over sky-high prescription drug prices. And no drug has drawn more scrutiny, or calls for action, than insulin.
Politicians for years have been making a show of wringing their hands over sky-high prescription drug prices. And no drug has drawn more scrutiny, or calls
USC researchers found that middlemen are pocketing a growing share of revenue from insulin sales -- another sign of the drug market's inefficiency.
The state Legislature passed two bills to address this.