ADA members have successfully put the issue on the agenda of numerous State legislators. The ADA says the cost of life-saving insulin nearly tripled between 2002 and 2013.
Separately the Diabetes Leadership Council (DLC), who are also campaigning to reduce the cost of insulin, have said that they were excited around both President Biden’s State of the Union address, and the announcement from Civica – a not for profit pharmacy – who are also working to lower the cost of insulin for anyone.
DLC CEO George Huntley commented: “If they [Civica] succeed, it will solve even the uninsured exposure,” he said. “Many good conversations are going on right now on insulin pricing. Hopefully something actually gets done.”