BENZAMYCIN vs METAGLIP

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN and METAGLIP are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	BENZAMYCIN	METAGLIP
Rating	74/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	~$1.42 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	GLIPIZIDE AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Bristol Myers Squibb
Dosage forms	Kit	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)

benzamycin metaglip

Rating

74/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

~$1.42 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

GLIPIZIDE AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Bristol Myers Squibb

Dosage forms

Kit

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Benzamycin or Metaglip?

By our independent rating, Benzamycin scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.6 out of 5 for Metaglip. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Benzamycin and Metaglip?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, while Metaglip contains Glipizide and Metformin Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.