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https://www.healthline.com/diabetesmine/why-is-there-no-generic-insulin https://www.healthline.com/diabetesmine/why-is-there-no-gene... It’s complicated

• sbierwagen 4y ago
  That doesn't seem to answer the question? It lists a bunch of biosimilar insulin analogues but doesn't say why California wouldn't buy them instead of manufacturing their own molecule.
  • dragonwriter 4y ago
    California is not going to manufacture their own molecule, they are going to contract with someone, seems likely to be CivicaRx.
    • refurb 4y ago
      Sure, but why? Why manufacturer another biosimilar, with all the costs and regulatory requirements for manufacturing a new drug (the FDA regards biosimilars as "new drugs")? They could just have someone who is currently manufacturing the drug sell them at a discount (CA has immense buying power)? If it's not cheap enough, then further subsidize the cost. Same outcome, less capital needed.