By Capping Out-Of-Pocket Price, Eli Lilly Could Transform Insulin Market

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In the wake of legislative measures to impose out-of-pocket cost caps on insulin, Eli Lilly will slash the price of two of its insulin products by 70%.

which Eli Lilly posted will take effect in the fourth quarter for Humalog and Humulin, its two biggest-selling insulin products. Apart from this move, the manufacturer stated that as of May 1st it will reduce the list price of an unbranded insulin it sells from $82 to $25 a vial.

It will be interesting to observe whether other insulin-manufacturing companies will follow suit with price reductions. They may have to, as otherwise they could lose a considerable amount of their market share. In addition, it will be intriguing to note how payers and PBMs respond.

 

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