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Eli Lilly cuts the price of insulin, capping drug at $35 per month out-of-pocket

The Eli Lilly & Co. corporate headquarters in Indianapolis. Eli Lilly announced on Wednesday that it will cut prices for some older insulins later this year, and immediately expand a cap on costs insured patients pay when they fill prescriptions. (Darron Cummings/AP)

Eli Lilly will cut prices for some older insulins later this year and immediately expand a cap on costs insured patients pay to fill prescriptions.

The moves announced Wednesday promise critical relief to some people with diabetes who can face annual costs of more than $1,000 for insulin they need in order to live. Lilly's changes also come as lawmakers and patient advocates pressure drugmakers to do something about soaring prices.

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