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by anonuser123456 1222 days ago
If you study the insulin pricing issue carefully, you will find that largely the problem is government, not the market.

The profit motive coupled with competition works very well to keep prices low.

You need only realize the following; European firms stand at the ready to supply insulin at well below US prices today, but are prevented from doing so by the FDA. And they can do so and still turn a profit.

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Can I, in the usa, order my insulin to be delivered from Europe? If not then it's a fabulous opportunity for an enterprising smuggler.
Insulin has a cold chain requirement, so smuggling is not recommended.