Walmart, Novo Nordisk Unveil Own Low-Cost Brand Insulin

by Vandana Singh, Benzinga Editor

June 29, 2021 8:51 AM | 1 min read | Make a Comment

Walmart Inc WMT is launching its first-ever private label insulin analog, available exclusively at its stores.
The company worked directly with manufacturer Novo Nordisk A/S NVO on ReliOn Novolog, allowing it to offer the product in both vials and FlexPens at a far lower price.
Walmart said the vials would retail for $72.88 and the FlexPens for $85.88, saving consumers between 58% and 75% off the cash price for other insulin products, equating savings of up to $101 per branded vial and $251 per package of branded FlexPens.
Customers will need a prescription from their physicians to switch to the new product.
Price Action: WMT stock is up 0.14% at $138.3, and NVO shares are up 0.9% at $84 during the premarket session on the last check Tuesday.

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