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Linagliptin vs Sitagliptin

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

LinagliptinSitagliptin
Drug classDipeptidyl Peptidase 4 InhibitorDipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor
Used to treatType 2 diabetesType 2 diabetes
Generic priceNo generic price listedFrom $3.47 each, about $104 for 30 (25 mg tablet)
Brand priceTradjenta: from $16.80 each, about $504 for 30 (5 mg tablet)Januvia: from $10.54 each, about $316 for 30 (25 mg tablet)
Generic savingsNot listedGeneric costs about 65% less than the brand