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Glimepiride vs Glipizide

Compare Glimepiride and Glipizide side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

GlimepirideGlipizide
Drug classSulfonylureaSulfonylurea
Used to treatType 2 diabetesType 2 diabetes
Generic priceFrom $0.024 each, about $0.73 for 30 (1 mg tablet)From $0.034 each, about $1.02 for 30 (5 mg tablet)
Brand priceNo brand price listedNo brand price listed
Generic savingsNot listedNot listed