Metformin vs Sitagliptin / Metformin
Compare Metformin and Sitagliptin / Metformin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Metformin | Sitagliptin / Metformin | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Biguanide | Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor, Biguanide |
| Used to treat | Type 2 diabetes | Type 2 diabetes |
| Generic price | From $0.015 each, about $0.44 for 30 (500 mg tablet); other forms from $0.38 per mL (500 mg/5 mL solution) | From $1.76 each, about $52.80 for 30 (50 mg-1,000 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | Janumet: from $5.28 each, about $158 for 30 (50-1,000 mg tablet (XR)) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs about 67% less than the brand |