{"id":633832,"date":"2025-10-07T16:26:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T20:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=633832"},"modified":"2025-10-07T16:26:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T20:26:40","slug":"does-aetna-cover-metformin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-aetna-cover-metformin\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Aetna cover metformin?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/diabetes-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most common diseases worldwide, but many<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diabetes-support\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes treatments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are still costly.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a generic oral medication <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-approved to lower blood sugar in people with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/type-2-diabetes-treatment-and-medications\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is one of the lowest-cost options available. Many patients use insurance to help lower the out-of-pocket cost of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but coverage still varies by insurance provider and specific health plan.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Metformin with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. 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class=\"coupon-see-all-btn\">See Metformin prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<h2 id=\"does-aetna-cover-metformin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, yes, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does cover <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescribed for diabetes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIn treating patients for the last 25 years, I have never witnessed insurance denials for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Southeast Michigan, where I practice,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/laura-sychta-52817b27\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laura Sychta, DNP, FNP-BC, DipABLM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a board-certified doctor of nursing practice and nurse practitioner.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That said, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug coverage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> varies by specific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors affect whether or not an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> insurance policy is likely to cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condition diagnosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reason for taking it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formulary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tier\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, the only way to know for sure if your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> policy covers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to contact your provider or check your plan\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-a-formulary\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formulary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"condition-diagnosis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condition diagnosis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nctr-crs.fda.gov\/fdalabel\/services\/spl\/set-ids\/7e41818c-60e9-4bcf-9586-7bb8d33d5e89\/spl-doc\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-approved<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to treat only Type 2 diabetes. It is not approved to treat Type 1 diabetes, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/gestational-diabetes-diet-treatments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gestational diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tag\/weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-pcos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">polycystic ovary syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PCOS) \u2014 all common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/off-label-prescription-drugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label uses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of this medication. Any insurance policy is likely to cover a drug only for its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-approved purpose, so in most cases, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will only cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for individuals diagnosed with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/type-1-vs-type-2-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that if you do have Type 2 diabetes, getting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covered by insurance rarely requires special prerequisites like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prior-authorization\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prior authorization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/step-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">step therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reason-for-taking-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reason for taking it<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is intended to be used along with lifestyle changes, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diabetes-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-exercise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for glycemic control. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is among the recommended first treatment options for most people with Type 2 diabetes due to its safety and effectiveness at lowering blood sugar,\u201d Dr. Sychta says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom line: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often causes<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/metformin-weight-loss\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it may help improve <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/pcos-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCOS symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it is only likely to be covered by insurance when prescribed for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/normal-blood-glucose-levels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> associated with Type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"formulary-tier\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formulary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tier<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> insurance plan has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-a-formulary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formulary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is a list of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">covered drugs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Within the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug list<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, medications are categorized into three to five tiers. Your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/healthcare-defined-copay\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depends on the tier each drug falls into, with higher drug tiers coming at a higher price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an example,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aetna.com\/faqs-health-insurance\/pharmacy-faqs.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s Advanced Control &#8211; Student Health plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes these five tiers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tier 1: Low-cost, preferred <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/are-generic-drugs-as-good-as-brand-name-medicines\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generic drugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tier 2: Non-preferred generics or preferred <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name drugs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tier 3: Preferred and non-preferred <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name drugs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plus higher-cost, non-preferred generics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tier 4: Non-preferred brand medications and the highest-cost, non-preferred generics\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tier 5: Highest-cost drugs (like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), including specialty drugs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aetna.com\/individuals-families\/find-a-medication\/2025-aetna-standard-plan.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preferred generic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the lowest-cost medications for enrollees of most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-metformin-cost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before insurance or other financial assistance, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin#Price-History\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average retail price of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is $165 for 60, 500mg tablets. That comprises a one-month supply of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">starting dosage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is 500 mg twice per day. \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I treat a patient with Type 2 diabetes with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it can be common to increase the dosage over time,\u201d Dr. Sychta says. This means the annual cost of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can add up to thousands of dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, not every pharmacy charges this price, and \u2014 more importantly \u2014 not every patient pays the full price for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drugs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The cost of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can vary depending on dosage, insurance coverage, your insurance plan\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and even geographic location. Pharmacies ultimately set their prices, so the cost of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can even vary between pharmacies in the same town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-metformin-cost-with-aetna\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cost with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That depends. Having <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tag\/health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t automatically mean you will pay nothing for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. People enrolled in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> health plans typically pay a set <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/healthcare-defined-copay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drugs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The exact price of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depends on your specific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan and your prescribed dosage and quantity. In some cases, you may pay more for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before meeting your yearly deductible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A helpful note: Regardless of the cost of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can save time by signing up for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aetna.com\/individuals-families\/pharmacy\/rx-home-delivery.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CVS Caremark<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mail-order<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pharmacy associated with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-check-whether-your-aetna-plan-covers-metformin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to check whether your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan covers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug coverage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depends on the plan you\u2019re enrolled in. Your specific plan\u2019s drug <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formulary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should list both generic and brand-name forms of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with the tier to which they belong. This is also true for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna Medicare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Medicaid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to check your specific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to log in to the website (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aetna.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or call the customer service line. If you visit the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website, you can log in with the number on your health plan <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ID card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use the search function or scroll down to find <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Alternatively, you can call the help number on the back of your insurance card. The representative will likely ask for your account and group numbers, as well as the name of the drug you have been prescribed (in this case, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-save-on-metformin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to save on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even people without insurance or with insurance plans that don\u2019t cover <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can still save on their diabetes medication. For instance, the cost of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be reduced to as little as $5 for 60, 500-mg tablets with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare coupon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people are not able to get insurance coverage for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because they do not have a diabetes diagnosis. If you have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-get-metformin-prescription-without-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescription for weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardiovascular<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> risk reduction, or PCOS, you can still use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription-discount-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare prescription discount card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or learn about other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/save-on-weight-loss-medication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ways to save on weight-loss medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also ask your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescriber<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about switching to a medication that your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aetna<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">does<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover or connecting you to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health care<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> financial assistance resources in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetes is one of the most common diseases worldwide, but many diabetes treatments are still costly. Metformin, a generic oral medication FDA-approved to lower blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes, is one of the lowest-cost options available. 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