The Alvarez Law Firm– Holding Big Pharma Accountable

Millions of Americans rely on insulin every day to stay alive. Yet this life-saving medication has become the center of a national pricing crisis.

Profits Over Human Life

Pharmaceutical companies and their middlemen have prioritized profits over human life. The Alvarez Law Firm views these practices as not just unfair but unlawful—and we are committed to holding those responsible accountable in court.

Skyrocketing Insulin Prices, A Manufactured Crisis

In the last 20 years, insulin costs in the U.S. have surged by more than 1,000%. A vial that once cost $20 now retails for about $300—even though experts say it costs just $3 to $6 to produce. The price hikes bear no connection to innovation or quality improvements. Instead, the increase is driven by a complex scheme involving insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) designed to inflate prices and maximize profit.

Insulin was developed over a century ago. Its creators sold the patent for $1 to keep it accessible. Today, Americans pay the highest prices in the world for this same medication, and the reason is simple: corporate greed.

How the Pricing Scheme Works

The insulin pricing system has been manipulated through secretive deals and rebate arrangements between drug makers and PBMs. Here’s how:

  • Rebates and Kickbacks – PBMs demand large rebates from manufacturers in exchange for placing certain insulins on “preferred” coverage lists. Manufacturers inflate their prices to cover the rebate, resulting in higher costs for everyone else.
  • Formulary Control – PBMs steer patients toward the most profitable insulins, even if cheaper options exist. This behind-the-scenes influence is rarely disclosed to patients or healthcare plans.
  • Profits Over Patients – The result is billions in profit for corporations while diabetics, families, employers, and public programs bear the cost.

This pricing scheme isn’t a flaw in the system—it is the system. And it’s hurting people.

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The Human Toll

For patients with diabetes, insulin isn’t optional—it’s vital. Yet the exorbitant cost forces many to ration doses, skip refills or go without. Nearly one in four insulin users report taking less than prescribed due to cost. The consequences are often devastating emergency hospitalizations, organ damage, or a tragic death.

Families live with the constant fear that one missed paycheck or insurance issue could mean losing access to the drug that keeps them alive. This kind of suffering is unnecessary—and unacceptable. The Alvarez Law Firm is fighting to put an end to it.

Why Choose The Alvarez Law FIrm?

When you’re up against powerful pharmaceutical companies, you need a law firm with the strength, experience, and courtroom success to go the distance. The Alvarez Law Firm has built a national reputation for precisely that.

  • Record-Setting Results – Nearly 30 multi-million-dollar verdicts against Big Tobacco, including a $91 million jury verdict in 2024.
  • National Reach – Our attorneys are licensed across multiple states and can represent clients in federal multidistrict cases and individual state cases.
  • Unmatched Trial Skills – Led by one of the most accomplished civil justice attorneys in the U.S., The Alvarez Law Firm knows how to try—and win—complex cases.
  • Client-First Approach – We treat every client like a partner in the fight, advancing all costs and only getting paid if we win.

Our legacy is built on standing up to corporate giants and securing justice when the stakes are highest.

Who Can File an Insulin Overpricing Claim?

The Alvarez Law Firm is currently evaluating claims from:

  • Self-Funded Employers – Businesses and nonprofits that pay for employee health benefits and have absorbed the inflated insulin costs.
  • Labor Unions – Union health and welfare funds hit hard by excessive prescription drug costs.
  • Government Entities – Cities, counties, school districts, and other agencies using public funds to provide insulin through health plans.
  • Insurance Providers and TPAs (Third Party Administrators)– Companies forced to reimburse at inflated prices without benefiting from the rebate system.
  • Individual Patients – Those who paid out-of-pocket for insulin at unfair prices may also be eligible to recover damages.

If you or your organization suffered financial harm from insulin pricing inflation, you may have a valid claim.

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Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

If you’ve been affected by insulin price inflation, you are not alone—and you are not powerless. The Alvarez Law Firm is here to help you understand your rights and take the first step toward justice.

We offer free consultations and only get paid if we win compensation for you. There’s nothing to lose—and potentially much to gain.

Reach out today. Let The Alvarez Law Firm fight for you, as we have for thousands before you. It’s time to hold Big Pharma accountable.

Let’s talk about your case.

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