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Metformin
Glucophage SR
Not routinely available
SMC (1308/18)
15/01/2018

Indication

Reduction in the risk or delay of the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adult, overweight patients with impaired glucose tolerance and/or impaired fasting glucose, and/or increased HbA1C who are: - at high risk for developing overt type 2 diabetes mellitus; and - still progressing towards type 2 ...

Reduction in the risk or delay of the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adult, overweight patients with impaired glucose tolerance and/or impaired fasting glucose, and/or increased HbA1C who are: - at high risk for developing overt type 2 diabetes mellitus; and - still progressing towards type 2 diabetes mellitus despite implementation of intensive lifestyle change for 3 to 6 months.

Therapeutic Area

Endocrine system

Status Description

Not routinely available as not recommended for use in NHSScotland

Formulation

500mg, 750mg and 1000mg prolonged release tablets

Comments

None

Link to Advice

1308/18

Advice Published

15/01/2018

SMC Submission Type

Non submission

SMC Status

Not recommended