Post by ashliy on Feb 12, 2022 13:08:14 GMT
Insulin prices are so high in the US it's forcing families to relocate to afford this life-saving drug
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Last month marked the 100th anniversary of insulin, treating and saving a person’s life.
In 1923, the makers of the miracle drug were so passionate about getting it into as many hands as possible that they sold their patent for just a dollar, hoping no one would ever be denied access.
The irony is that today, diabetes is the most expensive chronic condition in our nation.
We looked at how soaring costs have forced one Michigan family to leave the state and where there may be hope for change.
www.wxyz.com/news/national/two-americas/insulin-prices-are-so-high-in-the-u-s-its-forcing-families-to-relocate-to-afford-this-life-saving-drug
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This shouldn't be happening.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Last month marked the 100th anniversary of insulin, treating and saving a person’s life.
In 1923, the makers of the miracle drug were so passionate about getting it into as many hands as possible that they sold their patent for just a dollar, hoping no one would ever be denied access.
The irony is that today, diabetes is the most expensive chronic condition in our nation.
We looked at how soaring costs have forced one Michigan family to leave the state and where there may be hope for change.
www.wxyz.com/news/national/two-americas/insulin-prices-are-so-high-in-the-u-s-its-forcing-families-to-relocate-to-afford-this-life-saving-drug
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This shouldn't be happening.