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Is There Any Other Medication For T2 Other Than Metformin? It Cost $459 At The Pharmacy(Wellcare). Help!!!!!

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Elmsford, NY
January 29
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Metformin comes in a number of generic forms and I can find it listed for 50 cents a pill (500 mg in quantity of 60 pills) in the US so maybe ask your pharmacist about a "generic form" of metformin instead of the price gouging Name Brands which are prevalent in the US

January 29
DiabetesTeam

Yes, there are several other medications for type 2 diabetes besides metformin. Options include sulfonylureas (e.g., glyburide, glimepiride), thiazolidinediones (e.g., pioglitazone, rosiglitazone), GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, and SGLT2 inhibitors. Each has different costs and effects. Speak with your doctor Show Full Answer

Yes, there are several other medications for type 2 diabetes besides metformin. Options include sulfonylureas (e.g., glyburide, glimepiride), thiazolidinediones (e.g., pioglitazone, rosiglitazone), GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, and SGLT2 inhibitors. Each has different costs and effects. Speak with your doctor about alternatives or generic options that may be more affordable.

January 29
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
I have Wellcare. I pay 0 dollar co-pay on my matinance meds. Check into getting Wellcare dual excess. Just be mindful of the donut hole. I take Farxiga and Actos. You can message me anytime if you have questions. Best of luck ❤️

January 30
A DiabetesTeam Member

Will check this out tomorrow

January 29

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