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Did you read that the FTC is suing CVS, Cigna and United Health?

Asked by smudges (11174points) 1 month ago

I LOVE this! The bastards got caught and are going to pay – unfortunately probably not to the diabetics they’ve been ripping off. The FTC found that lower-cost versions of insulin weren’t covered by group plans, and drug benefit managers are accused of illegally inflating prices. Shame!

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/insurance/ftc-sues-cvs-cigna-unitedhealth-for-manipulating-insulin-sales

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RedDeerGuy1's avatar

Frederick Banting invented insulin ~100 year’s ago. His intention was for it to be free. I didn’t know that it was being sold for profit.

Thanks for sharing.

Hawaii_Jake's avatar

@RedDeerGuy1 Everything in the US is done for a profit.

RedDeerGuy1's avatar

@Hawaii_Jake Ok. Banting was a Canadian. Maybe insulin is free here. I don’t need yet, but I hope would be free if it need it.
Alberta Is trying to provide $1,200 insulin pumps for free to its citizens.

JLeslie's avatar

Finally.

Watch this interview, you will love it. https://youtu.be/oaDTiWaYfcM?si=cEY2tm73vqChHWKt

elbanditoroso's avatar

No surprise. The whole pharmacy benefits management thing is a complete scam.

smudges's avatar

^^ Maybe…but they caught them at it. That’s what made headlines!

Forever_Free's avatar

Thanks for posting this. I am glad they are going to trial. There is no place for this crap.

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