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		altcognito on June 21, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What good are whizzy new drugs if the world can't ... Insulin is not the same insulin that was first created - they have modified it with improvements to make the metabolic process much smoother.

kelseyfrog on June 21, 2024 [–]

That's cool. So you can still buy the cheaper original formulation?

whimsicalism on June 21, 2024 | | [–]

yes, i believe it is like $25 at walmart. even the older synthetics are similarly priced if you don't have a prescription

johngladtj on June 21, 2024 | | [–]

Yes, you can buy a months supply for 30$ at Walmart

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