The 'catastrophic' high cost of insulin is financially straining diabetes patients

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Jul 24, 2022 The 'catastrophic' high cost of insulin is financially straining diabetes patients The high cost of insulin remains a significant barrier to care for many Americans. A study published this month in the journal Health Affairs found that 14% of people who use insulin in the United States face what are described as "catastrophic" levels of spending. But why is the drug, which has been around for more than 100 years, still so expensive? Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy