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Metformin
Glucophage
Not routinely available
SMC (610/10)
29/03/2023
Indication
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. SMC restriction: Use is restricted to patients who are unable to swallow the solid dosage formulation.
Therapeutic Area
Endocrine system
Status Description
Not routinely available as local clinical experts do not wish to add the medicine to the formulary at this time or there is a local preference for alternative medicines
Formulation
500mg, 1000mg powder for oral solution
Comments
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Link to Advice
Advice Published
12/04/2010
SMC Submission Type
Abbreviated
SMC Status
Restricted