Ozempic (semaglutide) is a brand-name drug, while metformin is a generic drug. They’re both prescribed to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This article explains the ...

Metformin is prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It’s a generic medication that's available as the brand-name drugs Fortamet and Glumetza. The drug comes as an immediate-release and an extended ...