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A 64-year-old man presents to the diabetic nurse for a review of his medication.

A 64-year-old man presents to the diabetic nurse for a review of his medication. His current regime is metformin only at the maximum tolerated dose, however his recent HbA1c shows that his current management is not optimal. The nurse calculates his QRISK score as 23%.

Given his QRISK, what is the next most appropriate drug that can be prescribed to help manage his diabetes?

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