If in doubt, speak to your pharmacist
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This is because compounded drugs may: become exposed to contaminants during the compounding process contain excess amounts of the active ingredient contain traces of other ingredients The The American Diabetes Association lists some other non-insulin medications a doctor may prescribe to help lower blood sugar, such as: metformin dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors sulfonylureas thiazolidinediones GLP1/GIP agent (tirzepatide) Read more about non-insulin medications for type 2 diabetes
And historically, more entries in a drug class lead to lower prices over time
Supplement manufacturers are allowed to make health benefit claims about their products if they're substantiated but the FDA generally doesn't approve supplement claims before a product launches, per the agency
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