Disclosed are compositions and methods of use for the sustained release of glipizide reducing the drug dumping associated with conventional approaches. Such compositions include glipizide and a carbomer admixed to form a core substantially coated with a film coat.La présente invention concerne des compositions et des techniques dutilisation destinées à la libération continue de glipizide, laquelle diminue la surenchère de médicaments associée aux techniques classiques. Ces compositions comprennent un glipizide et un carbopol mélangé de façon à former un noyau sensiblement revêtu dun film.