Trends in add-on medications following metformin monotherapy for type 2 diabetes

This study looks at types of medications used to treat adults with diabetes in the United States. After a patient is diagnosed with diabetes, they are usually treated with a medication called metformin. Some patients need medications in addition to metformin to help control blood sugar. This article...

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Published in:Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy 2022-11, Vol.28 (11), p.1253-1259
Main Authors: Swart, Elizabeth CS, Neilson, Lynn M, Munshi, Kiraat D, Peasah, Samuel K, Henderson, Rochelle, Good, Chester B
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Language:English
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Summary:This study looks at types of medications used to treat adults with diabetes in the United States. After a patient is diagnosed with diabetes, they are usually treated with a medication called metformin. Some patients need medications in addition to metformin to help control blood sugar. This article reports which medications are used for patients who need another medication in addition to metformin. Medications are compared for the year 2015 and again for 2019.
ISSN:2376-0540
2376-1032
DOI:10.18553/jmcp.2022.28.11.1253