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New Recall of Extended-Release Metformin Announced
PublishedFollowing several metformin recalls in 2020, the new year is seeing its first voluntary recall due to concerns about possible contamination… Read More “New Recall of Extended-Release Metformin Announced”
Metformin Recalls Exploded in 2020
UpdatedWhile many different extended-release metformin products were recalled in 2020, no immediate-release products have been recalled recently… Read More “Metformin Recalls Exploded in 2020”
FDA Approves First Generic Glucagon for Hypoglycemia
PublishedA new, potentially cheaper option will be available to treat low blood glucose in critical situations… Read More “FDA Approves First Generic Glucagon for Hypoglycemia”
Statin Side Effects May Be Related to Placebo Effect
PublishedMost reported side effects from taking statins also occurred in people taking inactive pills, a new study finds… Read More “Statin Side Effects May Be Related to Placebo Effect”
FDA OKs a Diabetes Medicine for Kidney Disease
PublishedThe FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to dapagliflozin for adults with chronic kidney disease, whether or not they have type 2 diabetes… Read More “FDA OKs a Diabetes Medicine for Kidney Disease”
Metformin Recall
PublishedEarlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended a recall of extended-release (ER) versions of metformin… Read More “Metformin Recall”
Save Money on Medicines
PublishedThe soaring cost of medications is not news to people with diabetes. But did you know that a number of factors can influence the price you pay for your diabetes drugs? Read More “Save Money on Medicines”
How Your Healthcare Team Can Help You Save on Medications
PublishedPeople living with diabetes know that much of their budget goes towards managing the disease. Fortunately, there are ways that they can manage costs… Read More “How Your Healthcare Team Can Help You Save on Medications”
FDA Requests Metformin Recall by Five Drug Manufacturers
PublishedSome batches of this popular type 2 diabetes drug were found to contain elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing contaminant… Read More “FDA Requests Metformin Recall by Five Drug Manufacturers”
