Gavin Newsom’s office.
Newsom hadpreviously announced plansto launch more affordable insulin through its state drug brand, CalRx.
California will be the first state to make and sell its own insulin.
There’s been outcry over the price of insulin.
CalRx will make “biosimilar” insulins to glargine, aspart and lispro, the governor’s office said.
Those without insurance can enroll in thecompany’s programto get the same price.
Deaths from drug overdoses are apublic health crisisthat’s been exacerbated in pandemic years.
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