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The World Health Organisation has announced that they are beginning testing of generic versions of insulin to encourage more companies to manufacture the drug. For the last 20 years, just three major companies have dominated the insulin market and they have been steadily increasing its price. It is estimated that 40 million people with diabetes cannot afford insulin.

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Thu Nov 14 - NewYorkTimes

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