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California Could Start Developing Generic Drugs

The legislature approved a measure that would allow the state to compete with major drug manufacturers. The end goal is to keep prices low.
Posted at 10:36 AM, Sep 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-03 10:36:26-04

California is set to become the first state to develop its own line of generic drugs. 

The legislature approved a measure that would allow the state to compete with major drug manufacturers. The end goal is to keep prices low. 

The bill specifically mentioned producing a generic insulin, but no other drugs were singled out. 

The governor has until the end of the month to sign it into law or veto it.