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Drugs for autoimmune diseases are pricey. This bill could switch patients to a cheaper one

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Close to 25,000 Californians could see a change in their medication starting as soon as next year if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation now sitting on his desk. Senate Bill 1094 by Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson, a San Diego Democrat, would allow health […] The post Drugs for autoimmune diseases are pricey. This bill could switch patients to a cheaper one appeared first on Mountain View Voice .

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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Close to 25,000 Californians could see a change in their medication starting as soon as next year if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation now sitting on his desk. Senate Bill 1094 by Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson, a San Diego Democrat, would allow health […] The post Drugs for autoimmune diseases are pricey. This bill could switch patients to a cheaper one appeared first on Mountain View Voice .

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According to Mountain View Voice’s source item, Drugs for autoimmune diseases are pricey. This bill could switch patients to a cheaper one, This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Close to 25,000 Californians could see a change in their medication starting as soon as next year if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation now sitting on his desk. Senate Bill 1094 by Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson, a San Diego Democrat, would allow health […] The post Drugs for autoimmune diseases are pricey. This bill could switch patients to a cheaper one appeared first on Mountain View Voice .

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