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Metformin/Glucophage Tablets
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Pioglitazone
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Glimepiride
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Authored By

HARMINDER ‘HARMY’ KAUR

BSc(hons) Pharmacy

GPhC Number: 2061107

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Reviewed By

GURDEV SEHMI

BSc Pharm, MRPharmS, Independent Prescriber, Superintendent Pharmacist, Clinical Lead

GPhC Number: 2050925

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