Gov. Gavin Newsom announces California will start selling low-cost insulin in 2026

Californians will be able to buy low-cost, state-branded insulin next year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.

• Oct 16, 2025

California bill seeking to cap insulin co-pays at $35 heads to Newsom's desk

A bill that would cap the price of insulin in California at $35 for a 30-day supply has been approved by the state legislature and is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.

• Sep 10, 2025

Drug middlemen illegally drive up the cost of insulin, FTC says

Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.

• Sep 20, 2024

Faulty insulin pump app led to hundreds of injuries, prompting recall

Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.

• May 9, 2024

Drugmakers hike prices on more than 700 drugs, including Ozempic

Some popular medications are among those getting pricier at the start of 2024, including weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro.

• Jan 18, 2024

Proposed $35 price cap on insulin heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk

A proposal by a Bay Area lawmaker that would cap the cost of insulin to $35 is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after being unanimously approved by state legislators.

• Sep 13, 2023

Newsom: State will co-manufacture insulin, slashing costs

Gov. Newsom said Saturday the state of California and a generic drug manufacturer are partnering to produce affordable, state-branded insulin.

• Mar 18, 2023