update: veto for insulin manufacturing by California

The veto statement for SB 90 (2023 |CA), a bill that would have capped insulin costs by insurance carriers included an explanation that California is moving into manufacturing. 

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Update to:

+1 state manufacturing pharmaceuticals

• September 28, 2023

Add California to the list of states that will begin/are manufacturing pharmaceuticals to bring down costs for their residents. Colorado was the first state to cap the cost of certain pharmaceuticals in 2019. In 2023, more than 20 states were taking action. California will be partnering with a drug manufacturer to produce pharmaceuticals with established controlled costs for Californians.

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