Poor people can't afford it. Other countries have cheaper forms of insulin, why can't we? Because Big Pharma can claim newer is better, while old production methods might not be as profitable or marketable to as many people. I'm not insulin dependent, but still I'm outraged. Why Is Insulin So Expensive In The U.S.? The hormone that controls blood sugar among diabetics is one of the oldest medicines used today. But more than 90 years after its discovery, a low-cost version is no longer available in the U.S. Read at Google+