The Food and Drug Administration has approved a Janumet, a 2-in-1 tablet to treat Type 2 diabetes. Janumet is a combination of Januvia and the older diabetes medication metformin. Drugmaker Merck says Janumet should be available to patients in a matter of weeks.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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