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California’s low-cost insulin plans receive $100m manufacturing boost

Pharmaceutical Technology

Insulin prices made the headlines again as California governor Gavin Newsom announced plans on 7 July for the state to manufacture low-cost insulin. The state plans to work directly with a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) to manufacture low-cost insulin. In-house manufacturing the norm.

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Biden proposes subsidizing drug middlemen for insulin

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The House is preparing to vote on a $35 monthly insulin cap later, but there is stern opposition to the plan, which could cost billions over ten years. With the money it costs us, the Government could encourage a private company to build a manufacturing facility for insulin while offering tax incentives. Los Angeles Times.

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Eli Lilly places price cap of $35 on out-of-pocket insulin cost

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly has announced that it will reduce the price of its most commonly used insulin, Humalog, in the US, by 70% and cap the out-of-pocket cost for those on commercial insurance at $35. This is the second time Lilly has significantly reduced the cost of its insulin, as in 2019 the company reduced the list price of Humalog by 50%.

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Novo Nordisk closes in on EU approval for its once-weekly insulin Awiqli

Fierce Pharma

Sales are booming for Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 treatments for diabetes and obesity. With a positive recommendation from Europe’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), Novo has come a step closer to bringing its revolutionary Awiqli (once weekly basal insulin icodec) to the market. .

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Novo Nordisk blockbuster Ozempic boasts 23% sales surge in 2023

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novo Nordisk’s leading drug Ozempic (semaglutide) is forecast to demonstrate a sales growth of 23% in 2023. Ozempic’s forecast 2023 sales of $12.5bn consolidate its position as the dominant market leader, with projected sales in 2023 54% greater than closest competitor Trulicity (dulaglutide) by Eli Lilly, which anticipates sales of $8bn.

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T2D market growth driven by novel GLP-1RAs and once-weekly basal insulin therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

billion in sales in 2019, increasing to $136.2 billion in 2029, with drug sales almost doubling at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. Mounjaro is forecast to compete for significant market share with semaglutide and also Lilly’s Trulicity (dulaglutide), reaching peak sales of $10.2

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Fraudulent Eli Lilly Twitter Account Announces Free Insulin

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In Lilly’s case, the fake account claimed the company was giving out free insulin. A fraudulent Eli Lilly account with the username @EliLillyandCo tweeted a message on November 10 that said: “We are excited to announce insulin is free now.”. On average, it is estimated that insulin costs about $98.70 percent, or by $16.08

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