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I don't understand why competitors don't enter the market with older versions of insulin that don't require biologic methods to create.



They exist (most insulin produced today is rDNA biologics), and are about $25 at Walmart. Of course, the same thing at CVS or Walgreens is $100+. I know b/c I switched back to using them after needing to travel internationally for more than 1 month at a time... my expenses went from $2500+/mo to under $200/mo, including the extra testing supplies required to support this regiment. At the same time, I take up to 7 shots a day and am definitely now a "Medical Tourist". Yes, I can go to Europe or Canada and buy supplies (at retail cost) for less than the US, including travel. But - that's actually MORE FREEDOM for me. YMMV.


If they exist, why doesn't the article mention it and why don't patients use it?




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