fewer orders for Onglyza, Nesina, and other "gliptins" for treating type 2 diabetes

You might see fewer orders for Onglyza, Nesina, and other "gliptins" for treating type 2 diabetes.

Gliptins are popular because they're taken orally once a day...and rarely cause hypoglycemia or weight gain.

But they don't improve diabetes numbers that much...and there are concerns about possible pancreatitis and heart failure.

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