OrbiPharma library
Sourced overviews of prescription medicines, organised by topic. Treatment decisions belong with your own doctor or pharmacist.
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Diabetes medications
Metformin is a prescription medicine used to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes; some products are approved for children — check the specific product information. This guide explains, in general terms, how it is used and what is commonly reported. It does not replace advice from your own clinician.
Updated 16 October 2026 · 2 cited sources
Heart and blood pressure
Atorvastatin is a statin medicine used to lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in some people. This general overview is not a substitute for advice from your clinician.
Updated 16 October 2026 · 2 cited sources
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