Advocates ‘thrilled’ by state decision to cap spending on diabetes drug Jardiance

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 926

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Health care advocates on Wednesday hailed recent steps to limit how much state health plans will pay for a popular Type 2 diabetes drug, a move that could save state and local governments an estimated $320,000 a year.

That’s a drop in the bucket compared to the recently approved state budget of $70.8 billion, but it’s the first step toward millions in potential savings as the Prescription Drug Affordability Board takes up more high-cost drugs …

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