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This paper estimates the causal effect of the expansion of Colombia's national prescription drug formulary to include five new types of insulin on the healthcare utilization and costs of type I diabetics and explores the mechanisms through which outpatient cost reductions are realized. We find that expanded coverage generates an increase in the cost of insulin for type I diabetics equal to 17% of...