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Experts demanded to start production of insulin locally in Pakistan.
Experts have revealed that insulin was not available in Pakistan for about 6 months last year, insulin was absent from the market three times in a year.
Experts said that type 1 diabetes patients faced difficulties due to lack of access to insulin, with insulin prices increasing by an average of 45% last year.
Experts say that many children suffering from type 1 diabetes died due to not getting insulin on time, there are about 100,000 type 1 diabetes patients in the country.
Experts also said that Pakistan imports 100% of its insulin requirement, Pakistan should produce its own insulin, the government should help the companies.