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Glipizide 5 mg Tablet, Extended Release, 100-count — NDC 16714-895-01 (Billing 16714-0895-01)

by Northstar Rx LLC. · 100 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 100 tablets of Glipizide 5 mg Tablet, Extended Release from Northstar Rx LLC., marketed since Dec 2018 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.0738 per tablet (NADAC). It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.

NDC 16714-0895-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 16714-895-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains100-count Cost per ea$0.0738 NADAC Per package$7.38 / 100 tablets Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $0.2047/unit · Part D plans $0.1810/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Main listing for product 16714-895 · Also comes in: 500 tablets 16714-895-02
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 16714-895-01
Product NDC 16714-895
11-digit billing NDC 16714089501
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 310489, 314006, 315107
UNII X7WDT95N5C
UPC 0316714896014
Application # ANDA203499
SPL Set ID 915636a4-092e-4e2e-9bc0-0d387d996977
Established class (EPC) Sulfonylurea
Chemical class Sulfonylurea Compounds
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2018-12-01
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Substance GLIPIZIDE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 27200030007510
GPI class glipiZIDE ER
GCN Seq No 021840
GCN 10844
HICL code 000803
Ingredient (HICL) Glipizide
HIC1 code C
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Electrolyte Balance/Metabolism/Nutrition
HIC2 code C4
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antihyperglycemics
HIC3 code C4K
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antihyperglycemic, Insulin-Release Stimulant Type
AHFS code 68:20.20.00
AHFS class Sulfonylureas
FDB label name GLIPIZIDE ER 5 MG TABLET
FDB brand name Glipizide Er
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 021840
  • GCN: 10844
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 27200030007510
  • HICL (First Databank): 000803
  • AHFS class code: 68:20.20.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 310489
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 16714-895-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 16714-0895-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Sulfonylurea class.

Pharmacologic class Sulfonylurea
Drug family (ATC) Sulfonylureas
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name GLIPIZIDE ER 5 MG TABLET Ingredient Glipizide
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Glipizide helps lower your blood sugar by prompting your pancreas to release more insulin — especially after meals. It's used in type 2 diabetes alongside diet and exercise, not as...
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Glipizide may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eaPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.074 $7.38 / 100 tablets
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.2047 $20.47 / 100 tablets
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.1810 $18.10 / 100 tablets
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
Jan 2022 Aug 2022 Jan 2026 Sep 2026 $0.111 $0.073
▼ Down 29% over the last 24 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startMarketing endStatus
16714-0895-01 You're viewing this Main listing 100 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE $0.0738 / ea $7.38 2018-12-01 — Active
16714-0895-02 16714-895-02 500 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE $0.0738 / ea $36.88 2018-12-01 — Active

You're viewing the smallest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

This pack has the lowest per-ea cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.0738 NADAC).

In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 66% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This is a 100-count package — 100 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle.
How does this package differ from NDC 16714-0895-02?
Both are Glipizide 5 mg Tablet, Extended Release — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 100-count one, while NDC 16714-0895-02 is the 500 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Glipizide 5 mg Tablet, Extended Release?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Glipizide 5 mgthis 16714-0895-01 Northstar 100 tablets $0.074 AB Availability likely —
Glipizide 5 mg 59651-0781-01 Aurobindo 100 tablets $0.074 — Availability likely —
Glipizide 5 mg 60687-0881-01 American 1 tablet $0.074 AB Availability likely —
Glipizide 5 mg 64980-0280-01 Rising 100 tablets $0.074 AB Availability likely —
Glucotrol XL 5 mg 00049-0174-02 Roerig 100 tablets $0.376 AB Availability likely +409%
Glipizide 5 mg 50090-5040-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Glipizide 5 mg 50090-6746-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Glipizide 5 mg 51655-0337-26 Northwind 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Glipizide 5 mg 60760-0794-30 St. 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Glipizide 5 mg 70518-1063-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Glipizide 5 mg 70518-3898-00 REMEDYREPACK 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Glipizide 5 mg 71335-1031-01 Bryant 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Glipizide 5 mg 71335-9742-01 Bryant 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Glipizide 5 mg 82868-0025-90 Northwind 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2018
On the market since
Dec 2018
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
8 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

What it looks like

Color Yellow / Orange / White
ShapeRound
Imprint4
Size6 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 0ZBX0N59RZ
    A plasticizer derived from citric acid that is added to tablet coatings and film formulations. It increases flexibility and durability of the coating layer, helping the tablet withstand handling and moisture without cracking.
  • UNII 5138Q19F1X
    Ammonia is a colorless gas made from nitrogen and hydrogen. It's used in medicines as a pH buffer to maintain the correct acidity level and help keep the product stable.
  • UNII 8PJ61P6TS3
    Butyl alcohol is a clear liquid organic solvent derived from petroleum or natural sources. In medicines, it helps dissolve active ingredients and serves as a solvent in liquid formulations and some topical products.
  • UNII H77VEI93A8
    A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
  • UNII XM0M87F357
    A dark iron oxide compound that gives medicines their black or dark color. It's used as a colorant in tablets and capsules to help identify the product and make it visually distinctive.
  • UNII S38J6RZN16
    Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a thickener to adjust product texture, and a film-former to create smooth coatings on tablets.
  • UNII 9XZ8H6N6OH
    A plant-based cellulose derivative used as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together, a thickener in liquids, and a coating agent to control how fast the medicine dissolves.
  • UNII 3NXW29V3WO
    Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
  • UNII ND2M416302
    Isopropyl alcohol is a clear liquid solvent derived from petroleum. In medicines, it dissolves active ingredients and other components, helps the product flow smoothly, and aids in sterilization during manufacturing.
  • UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
    Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII 74G4R6TH13
    A synthetic polymer made by combining two plastic-like chemicals. It forms a coating on tablets or capsules that dissolves at a specific point in the digestive tract, controlling where and when the medicine releases.
  • UNII 3WJQ0SDW1A
    Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII 46N107B71O
    Shellac is a natural resin secreted by the lac beetle. It's used as a coating on tablets and capsules to control how quickly the medicine dissolves and to improve appearance and stability.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

17 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerNorthstar Rx LLC.
Application holderZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
FDA applicationANDA203499 (ANDA)
Labeler code16714
First marketedDec 2018
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio28 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 86 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Glipizide extended-release tablets is a sulfonylurea indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus Limitations of Use: Not for treatment of type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Glipizide extended-release tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

1.1Limitations of Use Glipizide extended-release tablets are not recommended for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended starting dose is 5 mg once daily. Dose adjustment can be made based on the patient's glycemic control. Maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once daily ( 2.1 ). Administer with breakfast or the first meal of the day ( 2.1 ). For combination therapy with other blood-glucose-lowering agents, initiate the agent at the lowest recommended dose, and observe patients for hypoglycemia ( 2.2 ).

2.1Recommended Dosing Glipizide extended-release tablets should be administered orally with breakfast or the first main meal of the day. The recommended starting dose of glipizide extended-release tablets is 5 mg once daily. Start patients at increased risk for hypoglycemia (e.g. the elderly or patients with hepatic insufficiency) at 2.5 mg [ see Use in Specific Population ( 8.5 , 8.6 ) ].

Dosage adjustment can be made based on the patient's glycemic control. The maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once daily. Patients receiving immediate-release glipizide may be switched to glipizide extended-release tablets once daily at the nearest equivalent total daily dose.

2.2Use with Other Glucose Lowering Agents When adding glipizide extended-release tablets to other anti-diabetic drugs, initiate glipizide extended-release tablets at 5 mg once daily. Start patients at increased risk for hypoglycemia at a lower dose. When colesevelam is coadministered with glipizide extended-release tablets, maximum plasma concentration and total exposure to glipizide is reduced.

Therefore, glipizide extended-release tablets should be administered at least 4 hours prior to colesevelam.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 96 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg ( 3 ). Glipizide extended-release tablets USP, 2.5 mg are yellow colored, round, biconvex film-coated tablets imprinted with "2" on one side with black ink and plain on the other side. Glipizide extended-release tablets USP, 5 mg are orange colored, round, biconvex film-coated tablets imprinted with "3" on one side with black ink and plain on the other side.

Glipizide extended-release tablets USP, 10 mg are white colored, round, biconvex film-coated tablets imprinted with "4" on one side and plain on the other side.

⛔ Contraindications 42 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity to glipizide or any of the product's ingredients ( 4 ) Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide derivatives ( 4 ) Glipizide is contraindicated in patients with: Known hypersensitivity to glipizide or any of the product's ingredients. Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide derivatives.

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypoglycemia: May be severe. Ensure proper patient selection, dosing, and instructions, particularly in at-risk populations (e.g., elderly, renally impaired) and when used with other anti-diabetic medications ( 5.1 ). Hemolytic Anemia: Can occur if glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient.

Consider a non-sulfonylurea alternative ( 5.2 ). Potential Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Mortality with Sulfonylureas: Inform patient of risks, benefits and treatment alternatives ( 5.3 ). Macrovascular Outcomes: No clinical studies have established conclusive evidence of macrovascular risk reduction with glipizide extended-release tablets or any other anti-diabetic drug ( 5.4 ).

5.1Hypoglycemia All sulfonylurea drugs, including glipizide extended-release tablets, are capable of producing severe hypoglycemia [ see Adverse Reactions ( 6 ) ]. Concomitant use of glipizide extended-release tablets with other anti-diabetic medication can increase the risk of hypoglycemia. A lower dose of glipizide extended-release tablets may be required to minimize the risk of hypoglycemia when combining it with other anti-diabetic medications.

Educate patients to recognize and manage hypoglycemia. When initiating and increasing glipizide extended-release tablets in patients who may be predisposed to hypoglycemia (e.g., the elderly, patients with renal impairment, patients on other anti-diabetic medications) start at 2.5 mg. Debilitated or malnourished patients, and those with adrenal, pituitary, or hepatic impairment are particularly susceptible to the hypoglycemic action of anti-diabetic medications.

Hypoglycemia is also more likely to occur when caloric intake is deficient, after severe or prolonged exercise, or when alcohol is ingested. The patient's ability to concentrate and react may be impaired as a result of hypoglycemia. Early warning symptoms of hypoglycemia may be different or less pronounced in patients with autonomic neuropathy, the elderly, and in patients who are taking beta-adrenergic blocking medications or other sympatholytic agents.

These situations may result in severe hypoglycemia before the patient is aware of the hypoglycemia . These impairments may present a risk in situations where these abilities are especially important, such as driving or operating other machinery. Severe hypoglycemia can lead to unconsciousness or convulsions and may result in temporary or permanent impairment of brain function or death.

5.2Hemolytic Anemia Treatment of patients with glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency with sulfonylurea agents, including glipizide extended-release tablets, can lead to hemolytic anemia. Avoid use of glipizide extended-release tablets in patients with G6PD deficiency. In post marketing reports, hemolytic anemia has also been reported in patients who did not have known G6PD deficiency.

5.3Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Mortality with Sulfonylureas The administration of oral hypoglycemic drugs has been reported to be associated with increased cardiovascular mortality as compared to treatment with diet alone or diet plus insulin. This warning is based on the study conducted by the University Group Diabetes Program (UGDP), a long-term prospective clinical trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of glucose-lowering drugs in preventing or delaying vascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The study involved 823 patients who were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups. UGDP reported that patients treated for 5 to 8 years with diet plus a fixed dose of tolbutamide (1.5 grams per day) had a rate of cardiovascular mortality approximately 2½ times that of patients treated with diet alone. A significant increase in total mortality was not observed, but the use of tolbutamide was discontinued based on the increase in cardiovascular mortality, thus limiting the opportunity for the study to show an increase in overall mortality.

Despite controversy r… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~2 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (incidence > 3%) are dizziness, diarrhea, nervousness, tremor, hypoglycemia and flatulence ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Northstar Rx LLC at 1-800-206-7821 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in more detail below and elsewhere in the labeling: Hypoglycemia [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] Hemolytic anemia [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ]

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In clinical trials, 580 patients from 31 to 87 years of age received glipizide extended-release tablets in doses from 5 mg to 60 mg in both controlled and open trials. The dosages above 20 mg are not recommended dosages.

In these trials, approximately 180 patients were treated with glipizide extended-release tablets for at least 6 months. Table 1 summarizes the incidence of adverse reactions, other than hypoglycemia, that were reported in pooled double-blind, placebo-controlled trials in ≥3% of glipizide extended-release tablets-treated patients and more commonly than in patients who received placebo. Table 1 Incidence (%) of Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥3% of Patients Treated in Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials and More Commonly in Patients Treated with glipizide extended-release tablets(Excluding Hypoglycemia) Glipizide extended-release tablets (%) Placebo (%) ( N=278) (N=69) Adverse Effect Dizziness 6.8

5.8Diarrhea 5.4

0.0Nervousness 3.6

2.9Tremor 3.6

0.0Flatulence 3.2

1.4Hypoglycemia: Of the 580 patients that received glipizide extended-release tablets in clinical trials, 3.4% had hypoglycemia documented by a blood-glucose measurement <60 mg/dL and/or symptoms believed to be associated with hypoglycemia and 2.6% of patients discontinued for this reason. Hypoglycemia was not reported for any placebo patients. Gastrointestinal Reactions: In clinical trials, the incidence of gastrointestinal (GI) side effects (nausea, vomiting, constipation, dyspepsia), occurred in less than 3% of glipizide extended-release tablets-treated patients and were more common in glipizide extended-release tablets-treated patients than those receiving placebo.

Dermatologic Reactions In clinical trials, allergic skin reactions, i.e., urticaria occurred in less than 1.5% of treated patients and were more common in glipizide extended-release tablets treated patients than those receiving placebo. These may be transient and may disappear despite continued use of glipizide extended-release tablets; if skin reactions persist, the drug should be discontinued. Laboratory Tests Mild to moderate elevations of ALT, LDH, alkaline phosphatase, BUN and creatinine have been noted.

The relationship of these abnormalities to glipizide is uncertain.

6.2Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of glipizide extended-release tablets. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Abdominal pain Cholestatic and hepatocellular forms of liver injury accompanied by jaundice Leukopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia [ see Warnings and Precaution s ( 5.2 ) ], aplastic anemia, pancytopenia Hepatic porphyria and disulfiram-like reactions Hyponatremia and the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion Rash There have been reports of gastrointestinal irritation and gastrointestinal bleeding with use of another drug with this non-dissolvable extended release formulation.

🔄 Drug Interactions ~2 min read ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Certain medications may affect glucose metabolism, requiring glipizide extended-release tablets dose adjustment and close monitoring of blood glucose ( 7.1 ) Miconazole: Monitor patients closely. Severe hypoglycemia can occur when glipizide and oral miconazole are used concomitantly ( 7.1 , 12.3 ). Fluconazole: Monitor patients closely.

An increase in glipizide AUC was seen after fluconazole administration ( 7.3 , 12.3 ). Colesevelam: Glipizide extended-release tablets should be administered at least 4 hours prior to colesevelam ( 7.4 , 12.3 ).

7.1Drugs Affecting Glucose Metabolism A number of medications affect glucose metabolism and may require glipizide extended-release tablets dose adjustment and close monitoring for hypoglycemia or worsening glycemic control. The following are examples of medication that may increase the glucose lowering effect of glipizide extended-release tablets, increase the susceptibility to and/or intensity of hypoglycemia: antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, propoxyphene, salicylates, somatostatin analogs (e.g., octreotide), sulfonamide antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, chloramphenicol, probenecid, coumarins, voriconazole, H2 receptor antagonists, and quinolones.

When these medications are administered to a patient receiving glipizide extended-release tablets, monitor the patient closely for hypoglycemia. When these medications are discontinued from a patient receiving glipizide extended-release tablets, monitor the patient closely for worsening glycemic control. The following are examples of medication that may reduce the glucose-lowering effect of glipizide extended-release tablets, leading to worsening glycemic control: atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), thyroid hormones, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, and calcium channel blocking drugs.

When such drugs are administered to patients receiving glipizide extended-release tablets, monitor the patients closely for worsening glycemic control. When these medications are discontinued from patients receiving glipizide extended-release tablets, monitor the patient closely for hypoglycemia. Alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, and reserpine may lead to either potentiation or weakening of the glucose-lowering effect.

Increased frequency of monitoring may be required when glipizide extended-release tablets is co-administered with these drugs. The signs of hypoglycemia may be reduced or absent in patients taking sympatholytic drugs such as beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine. Increased frequency of monitoring may be required when glipizide extended-release tablets is co-administered with these drugs.

7.2Miconazole Monitor patients closely for hypoglycemia when glipizide extended-release tablets are co-administered with miconazole. A potential interaction between oral miconazole and oral hypoglycemic agents leading to severe hypoglycemia has been reported [ see Clinical Phamacology ( 12.3 ) ].

7.3Fluconazole Monitor patients closely for hypoglycemia when glipizide extended-release tablets are co-administered with fluconazole. Concomitant treatment with fluconazole increases plasma concentrations of glipizide, which may lead to hypoglycemia [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ].

7.4Colesevelam Glipizide extended-release tablets should be administered at least 4 hours prior to the administration of colesevelam. Colesevelam can reduce the maximum plasma concentration and total exposure of glipizide when the two are coadministered [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ].

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Geriatric, Hepatically Impaired Patients: At risk for hypoglycemia with glipizide extended-release tablets. Use caution in dose selection and titration, and monitor closely ( 8.5 , 8.6 ).

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from a small number of published studies and postmarketing experience with glipizide extended-release tablets use in pregnancy over decades have not identified any drug associated risks for major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal outcomes. However, sulfonylureas (including glipizide) cross the placenta and have been associated with neonatal adverse reactions such as hypoglycemia. Therefore, glipizide extended-release tablets should be discontinued at least two weeks before expected delivery (see Clinical Considerations).

Poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy is also associated with risks to the mother and fetus (see Clinical Considerations). In animal studies, there were no effects on embryofetal development following administration of glipizide to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses 833 times and 8 times the human dose based on body surface area, respectively. However, increased pup mortality was observed in rats administered glipizide from gestation day 15 throughout lactation at doses 2 times the maximum human dose based on body surface area (see Data).

The estimated background risk of major birth defects is 6-10% in women with pre-gestational diabetes with a HbA1c >7 and has been reported to be as high as 20 to 25% in women with HbA1c >10. The estimated background risk of miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Poorly-controlled diabetes in pregnancy increases the maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, pre-eclampsia, miscarriage, preterm delivery, stillbirth, and delivery complications. Poorly controlled diabetes increases the fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth, and macrosomia related morbidity. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Neonates of women with gestational diabetes who are treated with sulfonylureas during pregnancy may be at increased risk for neonatal intensive care admission and may develop respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, birth injury, and be large for gestational age.

Prolonged severe hypoglycemia, lasting 4 to 10 days, has been reported in neonates born to mothers receiving a sulfonylurea at the time of delivery and has been reported with the use of agents with a prolonged half-life. Observe newborns for symptoms of hypoglycemia and respiratory distress and manage accordingly. Dose adjustments during pregnancy and the postpartum period Due to reports of prolonged severe hypoglycemia in neonates born to mothers receiving a sulfonylurea at the time of delivery, glipizide extended-release tablets should be discontinued at least two weeks before expected delivery (see Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions).

Data Animal Data In teratology studies in rats and rabbits, pregnant animals received daily oral doses of glipizide during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 2000 mg/kg/day and 10 mg/kg/day (approximately 833 and 8 times the human dose based on body surface area), respectively. There were no adverse effects on embryo-fetal development at any of the doses tested. In a peri-and postnatal study in pregnant rats, there was a reduced number of pups born alive following administration of glipizide from gestation day 15 throughout lactation through weaning at doses ≥5 mg/kg/day (about 2 times the recommended maximum human dose based on body surface area).

8.2Lactation Risk Summary Breastfed infants of lactating women using glipizide extended-release tablets should be monitored for symptoms of hypoglycemia (see Clinical Considerations). Although… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤰 Pregnancy ~2 min read ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from a small number of published studies and postmarketing experience with glipizide extended-release tablets use in pregnancy over decades have not identified any drug associated risks for major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal outcomes. However, sulfonylureas (including glipizide) cross the placenta and have been associated with neonatal adverse reactions such as hypoglycemia. Therefore, glipizide extended-release tablets should be discontinued at least two weeks before expected delivery (see Clinical Considerations).

Poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy is also associated with risks to the mother and fetus (see Clinical Considerations). In animal studies, there were no effects on embryofetal development following administration of glipizide to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses 833 times and 8 times the human dose based on body surface area, respectively. However, increased pup mortality was observed in rats administered glipizide from gestation day 15 throughout lactation at doses 2 times the maximum human dose based on body surface area (see Data).

The estimated background risk of major birth defects is 6-10% in women with pre-gestational diabetes with a HbA1c >7 and has been reported to be as high as 20 to 25% in women with HbA1c >10. The estimated background risk of miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Poorly-controlled diabetes in pregnancy increases the maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, pre-eclampsia, miscarriage, preterm delivery, stillbirth, and delivery complications. Poorly controlled diabetes increases the fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth, and macrosomia related morbidity. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Neonates of women with gestational diabetes who are treated with sulfonylureas during pregnancy may be at increased risk for neonatal intensive care admission and may develop respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, birth injury, and be large for gestational age.

Prolonged severe hypoglycemia, lasting 4 to 10 days, has been reported in neonates born to mothers receiving a sulfonylurea at the time of delivery and has been reported with the use of agents with a prolonged half-life. Observe newborns for symptoms of hypoglycemia and respiratory distress and manage accordingly. Dose adjustments during pregnancy and the postpartum period Due to reports of prolonged severe hypoglycemia in neonates born to mothers receiving a sulfonylurea at the time of delivery, glipizide extended-release tablets should be discontinued at least two weeks before expected delivery (see Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions).

Data Animal Data In teratology studies in rats and rabbits, pregnant animals received daily oral doses of glipizide during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 2000 mg/kg/day and 10 mg/kg/day (approximately 833 and 8 times the human dose based on body surface area), respectively. There were no adverse effects on embryo-fetal development at any of the doses tested. In a peri-and postnatal study in pregnant rats, there was a reduced number of pups born alive following administration of glipizide from gestation day 15 throughout lactation through weaning at doses ≥5 mg/kg/day (about 2 times the recommended maximum human dose based on body surface area).

🧒 Pediatric Use 12 words ▾

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.

🧓 Geriatric Use 77 words ▾

8.5Geriatric Use There were no overall differences in effectiveness or safety between younger and older patients, but greater sensitivity of some individuals cannot be ruled out. Elderly patients are particularly susceptible to the hypoglycemic action of anti-diabetic agents. Hypoglycemia may be difficult to recognize in these patients.

Therefore, dosing should be conservative to avoid hypoglycemia. [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ]

🆘 Overdosage 104 words ▾

10 OVERDOSAGE Overdosage of sulfonylureas including glipizide extended-release tablets can produce severe hypoglycemia. Mild hypoglycemic symptoms without loss of consciousness or neurologic findings should be treated with oral glucose. Severe hypoglycemic reactions with coma, seizure, or other neurological impairment are medical emergencies requiring immediate treatment.

The patient should be treated with glucagon or intravenous glucose. Patients should be closely monitored for a minimum of 24 to 48 hours since hypoglycemia may recur after apparent clinical recovery. Clearance of glipizide from plasma may be prolonged in persons with liver disease.

Because of the extensive protein binding of glipizide, dialysis is unlikely to be of benefit.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Glipizide primarily lowers blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas, an effect dependent upon functioning beta cells in the pancreatic islets. Sulfonylureas bind to the sulfonylurea receptor in the pancreatic beta-cell plasma membrane, leading to closure of the ATP-sensitive potassium channel, thereby stimulating the release of insulin.

12.2Pharmacodynamics The insulinotropic response to a meal is enhanced with glipizide extended-release tablets administration in diabetic patients. The postprandial insulin and C-peptide responses continue to be enhanced after at least 6 months of treatment. In two randomized, double-blind, dose-response studies comprising a total of 347 patients, there was no significant increase in fasting insulin in all glipizide extended-release tablets-treated patients combined compared to placebo, although minor elevations were observed at some doses.

In studies of glipizide extended-release tablets in subjects with type 2 diabete mellitus, once daily administration produced reductions in hemoglobin A1c, fasting plasma glucose and postprandial glucose. The relationship between dose and reduction in hemoglobin A1c was not established, however subjects treated with 20 mg had a greater reduction in fasting plasma glucose compared to subjects treated with 5 mg.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption The absolute bioavailability of glipizide was 100% after single oral doses in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Beginning 2 to 3 hours after administration of glipizide extended-release tablets, plasma drug concentrations gradually rise reaching maximum concentrations within 6 to 12 hours after dosing. With subsequent once daily dosing of glipizide concentrations are maintained throughout the 24 hour dosing interval with less peak to trough fluctuation than that observed with twice daily dosing of immediate release glipizide.

The mean relative bioavailability of glipizide in 21 males with type 2 diabetes mellitus after administration of 20 mg glipizide extended-release tablets, compared to immediate release Glipizide (10 mg given twice daily), was 90% at steady-state. Steady-state plasma concentrations were achieved by at least the fifth day of dosing with glipizide extended-release tablets in 21 males with type 2 diabetes mellitus and patients younger than 65 years. No accumulation of drug was observed in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus during chronic dosing with glipizide extended-release tablets.

Administration of glipizide extended-release tablets with food has no effect on the 2 to 3 hour lag time in drug absorption. In a single dose, food effect study in 21 healthy male subjects, the administration of glipizide extended-release tablets immediately before a high fat breakfast resulted in a 40% increase in the glipizide mean C max value, which was significant, but the effect on the AUC was not significant. There was no change in glucose response between the fed and fasting state.

Markedly reduced GI retention times of the glipizide extended-release tablets over prolonged periods (e.g., short bowel syndrome) may influence the pharmacokinetic profile of the drug and potentially result in lower plasma concentrations. In a multiple dose study in 26 males with type 2 diabetes mellitus, the pharmacokinetics of glipizide were linear with glipizide extended-release tablets in that the plasma drug concentrations increased proportionately with dose. In a single dose study in 24 healthy subjects, four 5-mg, two 10-mg, and one 20-mg glipizide extended-release tablets were bioequivalent.

In a separate single dose study in 36 healthy subjects, four 2.5-mg glipizide extended-release tablets were bioequivalent to one 10-mg glipizide extended-release tablets. Distribution The mean volume of distribution was approximately 10 liters after single intravenous doses in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Glipizide is 98–99% bound to serum pro… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🧬 Mechanism of Action 55 words ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Glipizide primarily lowers blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas, an effect dependent upon functioning beta cells in the pancreatic islets. Sulfonylureas bind to the sulfonylurea receptor in the pancreatic beta-cell plasma membrane, leading to closure of the ATP-sensitive potassium channel, thereby stimulating the release of insulin.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 168 words ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Glipizide Extended-release Tablets USP, 2.5 mg are yellow colored, round, biconvex film-coated tablets imprinted with "2" on one side with black ink and plain on the other side and are supplied as follows: NDC 16714-894-01 in bottle of 30 tablets with child-resistant closure Glipizide Extended-release Tablets USP, 5 mg are orange colored, round, biconvex film-coated tablets imprinted with "3" on one side with black ink and plain on the other side and are supplied as follows: NDC 16714-895-01 in bottle of 100 tablets with child-resistant closure NDC 16714-895-02 in bottle of 500 tablets Glipizide Extended-release Tablets USP, 10 mg are white colored, round, biconvex film-coated tablets imprinted with "4" on one side and plain on the other side and are supplied as follows: NDC 16714-896-01 in bottle of 100 tablets with child-resistant closure NDC 16714-896-02 in bottle of 500 tablets Storage: The tablets should be protected from moisture and humidity.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

📋 Description ~1 min read ▾

11 DESCRIPTION Glipizide extended-release tablets, USP are an oral sulfonylurea. The Chemical Abstracts name of glipizide is 1-cyclohexyl-3-[[p-[2-(5-methylpyrazinecarboxamido) ethyl] phenyl]sulfonyl]urea. The molecular formula is C 21 H 27 N 5 O 4 S; the molecular weight is 445.55; the structural formula is shown below: Glipizide, USP is a white to off-white powder, with a pKa of 5.9.

It is freely soluble in dimethylformamide, soluble in 0.1N sodium hydroxide and slightly soluble in methylene chloride. Glipizide extended-release tablets, USP are formulated as a once-a-day extended-release tablet for oral use and are designed to deliver 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg of glipizide. Each glipizide extended-release tablet, USP contains the following inactive ingredients: acetyltributyl citrate, colloidal silicon dioxide, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer and polyethylene glycol.

Additionally each 2.5 mg tablet contains: FD&C yellow #5 aluminum lake and titanium dioxide. Each 5 mg tablet contains: FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake and titanium dioxide. The tablet is imprinted with opacode black S-1-17823 which contains following ingredients: ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol and shellac.

System Components and Performance Glipizide extended-release tablets are formulated as once-a-day extended-release tablets and are designed to deliver glipizide at a controlled rate over approximately 20 hours. The dosage form is comprised of a hydrophilic cellulose polymer matrix tablet containing the drug which is surrounded by a seal coat followed by an enteric coating system. The enteric coat is insoluble in the low pH environment of the stomach.

As the tablet passes through the stomach and enters in the higher pH environment of the small intestine, the enteric coating dissolves and/or erodes to expose the polymer matrix tablet which swells and releases the drug at a controlled rate via diffusion and/or erosion. Glipezide USP

💬 Information for Patients 208 words ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Inform patients of the potential adverse reactions of glipizide extended-release tablets including hypoglycemia. Explain the risks of hypoglycemia, its symptoms and treatment, and conditions that predispose to its development to patients and responsible family members.

Also inform patients about the importance of adhering to dietary instructions, of a regular exercise program, and of regular testing of glycemic control. Inform patients that glipizide extended-release tablets should be swallowed whole. Inform patients that they should not chew, divide or crush tablets.

Pregnancy Advise females of reproductive potential to inform their prescriber of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Lactation Advise breastfeeding women taking glipizide extended-release tablets to monitor breastfed infants for signs of hypoglycemia (e.g., jitters,cyanosis, hypothermia, excessive sleepiness, poor feeding, seizures) [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.2 )] . The 2.5 mg tablets contain FD&C Yellow No.5 (tartrazine) which may cause allergic-type reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible persons.

Although the overall incidence of FD&C Yellow No.5 (tartrazine) sensitivity in the general population is low, it is frequently seen in patients who also have aspirin hypersensitivity. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

🍼 Nursing Mothers 126 words ▾

8.2Lactation Risk Summary Breastfed infants of lactating women using glipizide extended-release tablets should be monitored for symptoms of hypoglycemia (see Clinical Considerations). Although glipizide was undetectable in human milk in one small clinical lactation study; this result is not conclusive because of the limitations of the assay used in the study. There are no data on the effects of glipizide on milk production.

The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for glipizide extended-release tablets and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from glipizide extended-release tablets or from the underlying maternal condition. Clinical Considerations Monitoring for adverse reactions Monitor breastfed infants for signs of hypoglycemia (e.g., jitters, cyanosis, apnea, hypothermia, excessive sleepiness, poor feeding, seizures).

🧬 Pharmacokinetics ~3 min read ▾

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption The absolute bioavailability of glipizide was 100% after single oral doses in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Beginning 2 to 3 hours after administration of glipizide extended-release tablets, plasma drug concentrations gradually rise reaching maximum concentrations within 6 to 12 hours after dosing. With subsequent once daily dosing of glipizide concentrations are maintained throughout the 24 hour dosing interval with less peak to trough fluctuation than that observed with twice daily dosing of immediate release glipizide.

The mean relative bioavailability of glipizide in 21 males with type 2 diabetes mellitus after administration of 20 mg glipizide extended-release tablets, compared to immediate release Glipizide (10 mg given twice daily), was 90% at steady-state. Steady-state plasma concentrations were achieved by at least the fifth day of dosing with glipizide extended-release tablets in 21 males with type 2 diabetes mellitus and patients younger than 65 years. No accumulation of drug was observed in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus during chronic dosing with glipizide extended-release tablets.

Administration of glipizide extended-release tablets with food has no effect on the 2 to 3 hour lag time in drug absorption. In a single dose, food effect study in 21 healthy male subjects, the administration of glipizide extended-release tablets immediately before a high fat breakfast resulted in a 40% increase in the glipizide mean C max value, which was significant, but the effect on the AUC was not significant. There was no change in glucose response between the fed and fasting state.

Markedly reduced GI retention times of the glipizide extended-release tablets over prolonged periods (e.g., short bowel syndrome) may influence the pharmacokinetic profile of the drug and potentially result in lower plasma concentrations. In a multiple dose study in 26 males with type 2 diabetes mellitus, the pharmacokinetics of glipizide were linear with glipizide extended-release tablets in that the plasma drug concentrations increased proportionately with dose. In a single dose study in 24 healthy subjects, four 5-mg, two 10-mg, and one 20-mg glipizide extended-release tablets were bioequivalent.

In a separate single dose study in 36 healthy subjects, four 2.5-mg glipizide extended-release tablets were bioequivalent to one 10-mg glipizide extended-release tablets. Distribution The mean volume of distribution was approximately 10 liters after single intravenous doses in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Glipizide is 98–99% bound to serum proteins, primarily to albumin.

Metabolism The major metabolites of glipizide are products of aromatic hydroxylation and have no hypoglycemic activity. A minor metabolite, an acetylamino-ethyl benzene derivative, which accounts for less than 2% of a dose, is reported to have 1/10 to 1/3 as much hypoglycemic activity as the parent compound. Elimination Glipizide is eliminated primarily by hepatic biotransformation: less than 10% of a dose is excreted as unchanged drug in urine and feces; approximately 90% of a dose is excreted as biotransformation products in urine (80%) and feces (10%).

The mean total body clearance of glipizide was approximately 3 liters per hour after single intravenous doses in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The mean terminal elimination half-life of glipizide ranged from 2 to 5 hours after single or multiple doses in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Specific Populations Pediatric Studies characterizing the pharmacokinetics of glipizide in pediatric patients have not been performed.

Geriatric There were no differences in the pharmacokinetics of glipizide after single dose administration to older diabetic subjects compared to younger healthy subjects. [ see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.5 )] Renal Impairment The pharmacokinetics of glipizide has not been evaluated in patients with varying degree of renal impairment. Limited… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🧬 Pharmacodynamics 133 words ▾

12.2Pharmacodynamics The insulinotropic response to a meal is enhanced with glipizide extended-release tablets administration in diabetic patients. The postprandial insulin and C-peptide responses continue to be enhanced after at least 6 months of treatment. In two randomized, double-blind, dose-response studies comprising a total of 347 patients, there was no significant increase in fasting insulin in all glipizide extended-release tablets-treated patients combined compared to placebo, although minor elevations were observed at some doses.

In studies of glipizide extended-release tablets in subjects with type 2 diabete mellitus, once daily administration produced reductions in hemoglobin A1c, fasting plasma glucose and postprandial glucose. The relationship between dose and reduction in hemoglobin A1c was not established, however subjects treated with 20 mg had a greater reduction in fasting plasma glucose compared to subjects treated with 5 mg.

🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 72 words ▾

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility A twenty month study in rats and an eighteen month study in mice at doses up to 75 times the maximum human dose revealed no evidence of drug-related carcinogenicity. Bacterial and in vivo mutagenicity tests were uniformly negative. Studies in rats of both sexes at doses up to 20 times the human dose based on body surface area showed no effects on fertility.

📚 References 10 words ▾

15 REFERENCES 1. Diabetes , 19, SUPP. 2: 747–830, 1970

📄 Patient Package Insert ~3 min read ▾

PATIENT INFORMATION Glipizide (GLIP-i-zide) Extended-release Tablets, USP The 2.5 mg tablets contain FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) which may cause allergic-type reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible persons. Although the overall incidence of FD&C Yellow No.

5 (tartrazine) sensitivity in the general population is low, it is frequently seen in patients who also have aspirin hypersensitivity. What are glipizide extended-release tablets? Glipizide extended-release tablets are a prescription medicine you take by mouth used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Glipizide extended-release tablets are not for people with type 1 diabetes or people with diabetic ketoacidosis. It is not known if glipizide extended-release tablets are safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. Who should not take glipizide extended-release tablets?

Do not use glipizide extended-release tablets if you: have a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis have ever had an allergic reaction to glipizide or any of the other ingredients in glipizide extended-release tablets. See the end of this Patient Information for a complete list of ingredients in glipizide extended-release tablets. What should I tell my doctor before taking glipizide extended-release tablets?

Before you take glipizide extended-release tablets, tell your healthcare provider if you: Have ever had a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis Have kidney or liver problems Have had a blockage or narrowing of your intestines due to illness or past surgery Have chronic (continuing) diarrhea Have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. This condition usually runs in families. People with G6PD deficiency who take glipizide extended-release tablets may develop hemolytic anemia (fast breakdown of red blood cells).

Are pregnant or might be pregnant. It is not known if glipizide extended-release tablets will harm your unborn baby. If you are pregnant, talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to control your blood sugar while you are pregnant.

You should not take glipizide extended-release tablets during the last two weeks of pregnancy. Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if glipizide passes into your breast milk.

You and your healthcare provider should decide the best way to feed your baby during treatment with glipizide extended-release tablets. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take , including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Glipizide extended-release tablets may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how glipizide extended-release tablets works.

Some medicines can affect how well glipizide extended-release tablets works or may affect you blood sugar level. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

How should I take glipizide extended-release tablets? Take glipizide extended-release tablets exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much glipizide extended-release tablets to take and when to take it.

Take glipizide extended-release tablets by mouth, 1 time each day with breakfast or your first meal of the day. Each glipizide extended-release tablets tablet will release the medicine slowly over 24 hours. This is why you take it only 1 time each day.

Swallow the glipizide extended-release tablets whole. Do not break, crush, dissolve, chew, or cut the tablet in half. This will damage the tablet and release too much medicine into your body at one time.

It is important to take glipizide extended-release tablets every day to help keep your blood sugar level under good control. Your healthcare provider may change your dose depending on your blood sugar test results. If your blood sugar level is not under control, call your healthcare provider.

Do not ch… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 64 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 16714-894-01 in bottle of 30 tablets Glipizide Extended-release Tablets USP, 2.5 mg R x only 30 tablets NDC 16714-895-01 in bottle of 100 tablets Glipizide Extended-release Tablets USP, 5 mg R x only 100 tablets NDC 16714-896-01 in bottle of 100 tablets Glipizide Extended-release Tablets USP, 10 mg R x only 100 tablets 2.5 mg 5 mg 10 mg

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Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q4 2025 · 4 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
11.3K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
598.9K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$122.6K
Avg / prescription
$10.83
Avg / unit
$0.2047
Latest quarter Q4 2025
2.4KRx
Medicaid pays / ea
$0.2047
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / ea
$0.0738
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.1309
+177% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per ea (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
34% FFS 66% MCO
Fee-for-service · 3,896 Rx Managed care · 7,423 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: 1,952 units · 266 per 100k residents AK Maine: 7,891 units · 566 per 100k residents ME Washington: 49,962 units · 640 per 100k residents WA Idaho: 2,648 units · 135 per 100k residents ID Montana: 3,342 units · 295 per 100k residents MT North Dakota: 3,388 units · 433 per 100k residents ND Minnesota: 32,192 units · 561 per 100k residents MN Wisconsin: 21,506 units · 364 per 100k residents WI Michigan: 17,095 units · 170 per 100k residents MI New York: 48,572 units · 248 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: 1,629 units · 116 per 100k residents NH Oregon: 68,936 units · 1,629 per 100k residents OR Nevada: 2,491 units · 78.0 per 100k residents NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: 644 units · 70.1 per 100k residents SD Iowa: 4,508 units · 141 per 100k residents IA Illinois: 40,208 units · 320 per 100k residents IL Indiana: 5,611 units · 81.8 per 100k residents IN Ohio: 15,241 units · 129 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: 16,879 units · 130 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: 10,156 units · 109 per 100k residents NJ Massachusetts: 6,794 units · 97.0 per 100k residents MA California: 69,857 units · 179 per 100k residents CA Utah: 1,140 units · 33.4 per 100k residents UT Colorado: 12,062 units · 205 per 100k residents CO Nebraska: 5,048 units · 255 per 100k residents NE Missouri: 9,369 units · 151 per 100k residents MO Kentucky: 7,928 units · 175 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: 6,298 units · 356 per 100k residents WV Virginia: 8,679 units · 99.6 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 13,439 units · 217 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 2,566 units · 70.9 per 100k residents CT Rhode Island: 427 units · 39.0 per 100k residents RI Arizona: 19,733 units · 266 per 100k residents AZ New Mexico: 11,356 units · 537 per 100k residents NM Kansas: 1,758 units · 59.8 per 100k residents KS Arkansas: 3,870 units · 126 per 100k residents AR Tennessee: 5,235 units · 73.5 per 100k residents TN North Carolina: 6,584 units · 60.8 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: 3,046 units · 56.7 per 100k residents SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: 6,590 units · 163 per 100k residents OK Louisiana: 6,705 units · 147 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: 750 units · 25.5 per 100k residents MS Alabama: 7,702 units · 151 per 100k residents AL Georgia: 4,450 units · 40.3 per 100k residents GA D.C.: 6,720 units · 990 per 100k residents DC Hawaii: 1,286 units · 89.6 per 100k residents HI Texas: 8,624 units · 28.3 per 100k residents TX Florida: 6,025 units · 26.6 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
25.51,629
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Oregon 1,629 /100k
2 D.C. 990 /100k
3 Washington 640 /100k
4 Maine 566 /100k
5 Minnesota 561 /100k
6 New Mexico 537 /100k
7 North Dakota 433 /100k
8 Wisconsin 364 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
100 tablets this page16714-0895-01 11,319 Rx · $122,577
500 tablets16714-0895-02 5,746 Rx · $65,666
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 17,065 Rx · 884,446 units · $188,243 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Glipizide — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 8 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Glipizide. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$13.01M
Claims incl. refills
1.1M
Beneficiaries
795.9K
Spend / beneficiary
$16.34
Spend / claim
$12.36
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.