Linagliptin and metformin
Linagliptin and metformin is a combination medicine used alongside diet and exercise to help improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Linagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor, while metformin is a biguanide; they work through different mechanisms to help lower blood glucose.
In Canada, a prescription is required for all represented products on this page. Your prescriber can advise whether a standard or extended-release tablet formulation is appropriate for you.
Linagliptin and metformin options we offer
We currently list two tablet formulations. Jentadueto is supplied as a film-coated tablet in a strength of 2.5 mg + 500 mg. Jentadueto XR is an extended-release tablet in a strength of 5 mg + 1000 mg. Extended-release tablets are designed to release medicine over time; follow the directions provided with your prescription and product information, including any instructions about swallowing the tablets whole.
| Product | Form and strength | Package sizes | Price range | Lowest price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jentadueto | Film-coated tablet 2.5 mg + 500 mg | 30, 60, 90, or 120 tablets | C$113.40 to C$233.80 | C$1.95 per tablet, based on 120 tablets at C$233.80 |
| Jentadueto XR | Extended-release tablets 5 mg + 1000 mg | 30, 60, 90, or 120 tablets | C$145.60 to C$326.20 | C$2.72 per tablet, based on 120 tablets at C$326.20 |
Choosing between the available products
- Formulation: Jentadueto is film-coated, while Jentadueto XR is extended-release.
- Strength: The listed products have different linagliptin and metformin strengths, so select only the medicine and strength specified on your prescription.
- Quantity: Both options are available in 30-, 60-, 90-, and 120-tablet packages. The 120-tablet package provides the listed lowest per-tablet price for each product.
Ordering, payment, and delivery
You can order the prescribed option from us using the product page and cart. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Bitcoin, and USDT.
We offer Express shipping at C$41.99, with tracking and an estimated delivery time of 4-7 days, and Standard shipping at C$20.99, without tracking and with an estimated delivery time of 14-21 days. Free shipping may apply once the applicable threshold is met; you will see the final total, the applicable threshold, and available delivery options at checkout.
Customer experience
One Jentadueto customer from Guelph noted that the order arrived in plain, unmarked packaging. Another said they received a clear response after asking about storage conditions. These are individual customer experiences and may not reflect every order.