Highest in the world

The price of insulin in America is among the highest in the world. According to a study, the average cost of insulin per patient has nearly tripled between 2002 and 2013. The high cost is particularly burdensome for the approximately 7.5 million Americans with diabetes who rely on insulin to regulate their blood sugar levels. This has led to rationing and even avoidance of insulin, which can have serious and life-threatening consequences. Advocacy groups are calling for reforms and increased access to affordable insulin in the US healthcare system. All lives matter more than insulin revenue.