Metformin
ATC A10BA02 · WHO DDD 2 g (oral) · 850 mg tablet
Class: Blood glucose lowering drugs. ATC code A10BA02 stands for "metformin" in the WHO index, whose DDD is 2 g by the oral route [1].
WHO Model List of Essential Medicines 2025: listed, core list, also on the children’s list [2].
Indications on the WHO list (1)
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus · core list · children’s list · 18. Medicines for endocrine disorders 18.5. Medicines for diabetes 18.5.2. Hypoglycaemic agents · first added 1997
The WHO electronic list states that the 2025 PDF lists are binding: adults’ list, children’s list.
| Country | Packs | Kind of figure | Cost per DDD | Annual cost at the WHO standard dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 32 | List price | €0.16 to €0.29 | €58.88 to €104.78 |
| Spain | 14 | List price | €0.05 to €0.09 | €18.04 to €33.35 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | Reimbursement tariff | €0.05 | €18.45 £15.64 |
Names, authorisations and literature
Trade names (34)
- France (19)
- GLIMEZIT, GLUCOPHAGE, METFORMINE ACCORD, METFORMINE ALMUS, METFORMINE ARROW LAB, METFORMINE BGR, METFORMINE BIOGARAN, METFORMINE CRISTERS PHARMA, METFORMINE EG, METFORMINE EG LABO, METFORMINE EVOLUGEN, METFORMINE SANDOZ, METFORMINE TEVA, METFORMINE VIATRIS, METFORMINE ZENTIVA, METFORMINE ZENTIVA K.S., METFORMINE ZYDUS, METFORMINE ZYDUS FRANCE, STAGID [4]
- Spain (15)
- BROTMIN, METFORMINA ALMUS PHARMA, METFORMINA ALTER, METFORMINA AUROVITAS, METFORMINA CINFA, METFORMINA KERN PHARMA, METFORMINA PENSA, METFORMINA PHARMA COMBIX, METFORMINA SANDOZ, METFORMINA STADAFARMA, METFORMINA TARBIS, METFORMINA TEVA, METFORMINA UXA, METFORMINA VIATRIS, METFORMINA VIR [5]
Links lead to the official product page: the EPAR for the European Union, the public medicines database for France, the CIMA summary of product characteristics for Spain, the dm+d for the United Kingdom. An asterisk marks a name taken from the DysNet register only.
European public assessment reports, EPAR (0)
The European Medicines Agency's list holds no medicine with ATC code A10BA02: this medicine has no EPAR [6].
Literature (PubMed, 38,247 papers)
PubMed counts 38,247 papers on this medicine [7]. The selection gives the most recent of each type; the Method page says how it is made. See the search in PubMed ↗
Cochrane reviews (54)
- Ahmed S, et al. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist-based regimens compared with metformin-based regimens for preventing cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2026. PubMed 42573030 ↗ doi ↗
- Gerardi C, et al. Pharmacological interventions for the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2026. PubMed 42125960 ↗ doi ↗
- Othman NS, et al. Metformin for asthma exacerbations. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2026. PubMed 41631535 ↗ doi ↗
- Matjila MJ, et al. Cyproterone acetate for hirsutism. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2025. PubMed 41288141 ↗ doi ↗
- St Pierre K, et al. Interventions for preventing the progression of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024. PubMed 39356039 ↗ doi ↗
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses (1,361)
- Kumar A, et al. Sex differences in the risk of metformin-associated gastrointestinal adverse events: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2026. PubMed 42702238 ↗ doi ↗
- Perera E, et al. Questionable Evidence for Berberine in Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: An Integrity-Based Reappraisal. Adv Ther. 2026. PubMed 42836929 ↗ doi ↗
- Saleem A, et al. SGLT-2 inhibitor add-on to DPP-4 inhibitor therapy significantly reduces HbA1c and body weight without increasing hypoglycaemia risk in type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on metformin: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetol Int. 2026. PubMed 42835190 ↗ doi ↗
- Maximiano-Barreto MA, et al. Impact of metformin use on neurocognitive functions in older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Dement Neuropsychol. 2026. PubMed 42841129 ↗ doi ↗
- Luo P, et al. Heterogeneous associations of antidiabetic medications with cancer prognosis: Evidence from 61 studies with over 1.1 million patients. Pharmacol Res. 2026. PubMed 42668074 ↗ doi ↗
Practice guidelines (60)
- Stephens JW, et al. Diabetes management in people undergoing metabolic-bariatric surgery: A guideline from the Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care (JBDS-IP) Group. Diabet Med. 2026. PubMed 41840846 ↗ doi ↗
- Scheen A, et al. [Which place for metformin in the management of type 2 diabetes ?]. Rev Med Liege. 2026. PubMed 41987548 ↗
- Alexander L, et al. Joint TOS/OMA/OAC Expert Guidance Statement on the Pharmacological Management of United States Adults With Overweight or Obesity Using the GRADE Approach. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2026. PubMed 41782434 ↗ doi ↗
Health technology assessments (8)
The opinions of the assessment bodies of the pilot countries and of Germany, with a link to each opinion. The status shown is the one each body publishes.
France, HAS Transparency Committee (5)
SMR: actual clinical benefit. ASMR: improvement in actual clinical benefit, from I (major) to V (none). Opinions taken from the BDPM [4].
- CT-19691 · 9 February 2022 · Inscription (CT) · SMR Important · ASMR V · GLIMEZIT
Wording of the opinion, in French
SMR : Le service médical rendu par GLIMEZIT (metformine) est important dans le traitement du diabète de type 2, en particulier en cas de surcharge pondérale, lorsque le régime alimentaire et l’exercice physique ne sont pas suffisants pour permettre un contrôle glycémique adéquat, chez l’adulte ne monothérapie ou en association avec d’autres agents antidiabétiques oraux ou avec l’insuline et chez l’enfant de plus de 10 ans et l’adolescent, en monothérapie ou en association avec l’insuline
ASMR : Cette spécialité est un générique qui n’apporte pas d’amélioration du service médical rendu (ASMR V) par rapport aux spécialités à base de metformine déjà inscrites.
- CT-16556 · 7 February 2018 · Renouvellement d'inscription (CT) · SMR Important · STAGID
Wording of the opinion, in French
SMR : Le service médical rendu par STAGID reste important dans les indications de l’AMM.
- CT-14223 · 15 April 2015 · Renouvellement d'inscription (CT) · SMR Important · GLUCOPHAGE
Wording of the opinion, in French
SMR : Le service médical rendu par GLUCOPHAGE reste important dans les indications de l’AMM.
- CT-14114 · 4 March 2015 · Inscription (CT) · SMR Important · ASMR V · METFORMINE ARROW LAB
Wording of the opinion, in French
SMR : Le service médical rendu par METFORMINE ARROW LAB 500 mg, 850 mg et 100 mg, est important dans les indications de l’AMM.
ASMR : Ces spécialités n’apportent pas d’amélioration du service médical rendu (ASMR V) par rapport aux princeps.
- CT-2784 · 15 March 2006 · Extension d'indication · ASMR III · GLUCOPHAGE
Wording of the opinion, in French
ASMR : En dépit de la faiblesse méthodologique de l’étude présentée par le laboratoire et compte tenu du besoin thérapeutique non couvert dans la tranche d’âge concernée, GLUCOPHAGE apporte une Amélioration du Service Médical Rendu modérée (ASMR de niveau III) par rapport à la stratégie de prise en charge habituelle du diabète de type 2 chez l’enfant de plus de 10 ans et l’adolescent.
England, NICE (0)
NICE has published no technology appraisal that names this medicine among the technologies appraised [8].
Scotland, SMC (3)
- SMC 1308/18 · 15 January 2018 · metformin hydrochloride (Glucophage) · not recommended · Non submission
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 diabetes mellitus despite implementation of intensive lifestyle change for 3 to 6 months.
- SMC 610/10 · 12 April 2010 · metformin hydrochloride (Glucophage) 500mg/1000mg Powder for Solution · Abbreviated
Indication
treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
- SMC 148/04 · 7 March 2005 · Metformin hydrochloride (Glucophage SR®) · not recommended · Full
Indication
Type-2 diabetes mellitus
- SMC advice [9]
Germany, G-BA (0)
The G-BA has run no early benefit assessment (AMNOG) of this medicine on its own [10].
Spain, AEMPS therapeutic positioning reports (0)
The AEMPS database of therapeutic positioning reports holds no report on this medicine [11].
How the figure is computed
Example, France: the pack METFORMINE BGR 850 mg, comprimé pelliculé, plaquette(s) PVC-Aluminium de 90 comprimé(s), costs €6.17. It holds 76.5 g, which is 38.25 DDD. The cost per DDD is €6.17 ÷ 38.25 = €0.16, and the annual cost at the WHO standard dose, list price, is that cost × 365 = €58.88.
France
Public price in France, including VAT and the per-pack dispensing fee. Source [4], read on 9 October 2026. ATC match: through the active substance (BDPM substance code), since the BDPM gives no ATC code.
Show the 32 packs
| Product | Pack | Price | DDD per pack | Cost per DDD | Annual cost at the WHO standard dose | Source line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METFORMINE BGR 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéBIOGARAN | plaquette(s) PVC-Aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 60754492 / CIP13 3400939718101substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ALMUS 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéALMUS FRANCE | plaquette(s) PVC aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 62640174 / CIP13 3400930184615substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ACCORD 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéACCORD HEALTHCARE FRANCE | plaquette(s) PVC aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 63472758 / CIP13 3400930236130substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE EVOLUGEN 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéEVOLUPHARM | plaquette(s) thermoformée(s) PVC transparente aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 64754205 / CIP13 3400941584428substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE SANDOZ 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéSANDOZ | plaquette(s) PVC PVDC aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 64873679 / CIP13 3400939706504substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ARROW LAB 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéARROW GENERIQUES | plaquette(s) PVC aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 65646848 / CIP13 3400927971785substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ARROW LAB 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéARROW GENERIQUES | flacon(s) polyéthylène haute densité (PEHD) de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 65646848 / CIP13 3400930060995substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE TEVA 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéTEVA SANTE | plaquette(s) PVDC PVC aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 66895877 / CIP13 3400937289665substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE EG LABO 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéEG LABO - LABORATOIRES EUROGENERICS | plaquette(s) PVC aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 67231181 / CIP13 3400930272374substance code 24321 (METFORMINE (CHLORHYDRATE DE)) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE VIATRIS 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéVIATRIS SANTE | plaquette(s) PVC-Aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 67335269 / CIP13 3400949123766substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ZYDUS FRANCE 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéZYDUS FRANCE | flacon(s) polyéthylène haute densité (PEHD) de 90 comprimé(s) avec dessicant | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 68319595 / CIP13 3400930267615substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ZYDUS FRANCE 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéZYDUS FRANCE | plaquette(s) thermoformée(s) PVC-Aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 68319595 / CIP13 3400938831580substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ZENTIVA 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéZENTIVA FRANCE | plaquette(s) thermoformée(s) PVC-Aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 68466937 / CIP13 3400937841207substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE CRISTERS PHARMA 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéBLUEFISH PHARMACEUTICALS (SUEDE) | plaquette(s) PVC PVDC aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €6.17 | 38.25 | €0.16 | €58.88 | CIS 69046402 / CIP13 3400939253947substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| GLUCOPHAGE 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéMERCK SANTE | plaquette(s) PVC aluminium de 90 comprimé(s) | €8.34 | 38.25 | €0.22 | €79.58 | CIS 67547090 / CIP13 3400937224611substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE BGR 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéBIOGARAN | flacon(s) polyéthylène haute densité (PEHD) de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 60754492 / CIP13 3400930118795substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE BGR 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéBIOGARAN | plaquette(s) PVC-Aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 60754492 / CIP13 3400939717968substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ALMUS 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéALMUS FRANCE | plaquette(s) PVC aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 62640174 / CIP13 3400930160985substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ACCORD 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéACCORD HEALTHCARE FRANCE | plaquette(s) PVC aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 63472758 / CIP13 3400930236123substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE EVOLUGEN 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéEVOLUPHARM | plaquette(s) thermoformée(s) PVC transparente aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 64754205 / CIP13 3400941583995substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE SANDOZ 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéSANDOZ | plaquette(s) PVC PVDC aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 64873679 / CIP13 3400939705903substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ARROW LAB 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéARROW GENERIQUES | plaquette(s) PVC aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 65646848 / CIP13 3400927970207substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE TEVA 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéTEVA SANTE | plaquette(s) PVDC PVC aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 66895877 / CIP13 3400936161382substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE EG LABO 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéEG LABO - LABORATOIRES EUROGENERICS | plaquette(s) PVC aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 67231181 / CIP13 3400930272367substance code 24321 (METFORMINE (CHLORHYDRATE DE)) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE VIATRIS 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéVIATRIS SANTE | flacon(s) polyéthylène haute densité (PEHD) de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 67335269 / CIP13 3400930071878substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE VIATRIS 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéVIATRIS SANTE | plaquette(s) PVC-Aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 67335269 / CIP13 3400949123018substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE VIATRIS 850 mg, comprimé dispersibleVIATRIS SANTE | plaquette(s) PVC PVDC aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 68117871 / CIP13 3400938010251substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ZYDUS FRANCE 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéZYDUS FRANCE | flacon(s) polyéthylène haute densité (PEHD) de 30 comprimé(s) avec dessicant | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 68319595 / CIP13 3400930267592substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ZYDUS FRANCE 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéZYDUS FRANCE | plaquette(s) thermoformée(s) PVC-Aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 68319595 / CIP13 3400938831290substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE ZENTIVA 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéZENTIVA FRANCE | plaquette(s) thermoformée(s) PVC-Aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 68466937 / CIP13 3400936737228substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| METFORMINE CRISTERS PHARMA 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéBLUEFISH PHARMACEUTICALS (SUEDE) | plaquette(s) PVC PVDC aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €2.97 | 12.75 | €0.23 | €85.02 | CIS 69046402 / CIP13 3400939252995substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
| GLUCOPHAGE 850 mg, comprimé pelliculéMERCK SANTE | plaquette(s) PVC aluminium de 30 comprimé(s) | €3.66 | 12.75 | €0.29 | €104.78 | CIS 67547090 / CIP13 3400930448021substance code 24321 (CHLORHYDRATE DE METFORMINE) in CIS_COMPO_bdpm |
Spain
Retail price including VAT (PVP IVA). Source [12][5], read on 9 October 2026. ATC match: ATC code of each national code, checked in CIMA.
Show the 14 packs
| Product | Pack | Price | DDD per pack | Cost per DDD | Annual cost at the WHO standard dose | Source line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METFORMINA CINFA 850 mg comprimidos recubiertos con pelicula, 50 comprimidosCINFA S.A. | 50 comprimidos | €1.05 | 21.25 | €0.05 | €18.04 | Código Nacional 656367AEMPS CIMA, registration 68167 |
| METFORMINA TEVA 850 mg comprimidos recubiertos con pelicula , 50 comprimidosTEVA PHARMA, S.L.U | 50 comprimidos | €1.05 | 21.25 | €0.05 | €18.04 | Código Nacional 663941AEMPS CIMA, registration 71399 |
| METFORMINA AUROVITAS 850 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG , 50 comprimidosAUROVITAS SPAIN, S.A.U | 50 comprimidos | €1.05 | 21.25 | €0.05 | €18.04 | Código Nacional 685504AEMPS CIMA, registration 74969 |
| METFORMINA TARBIS 850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG , 50 comprimidosTARBIS FARMA, S.L. | 50 comprimidos | €1.05 | 21.25 | €0.05 | €18.04 | Código Nacional 693583AEMPS CIMA, registration 76579 |
| METFORMINA ALMUS PHARMA 850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 50 comprimidosALMUS FARMACEUTICA, S.A.U. | 50 comprimidos | €1.05 | 21.25 | €0.05 | €18.04 | Código Nacional 721946AEMPS CIMA, registration 83165 |
| METFORMINA UXA 850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG. 50 comprimidosUXAFARMA, S.A. | 50 comprimidos | €1.05 | 21.25 | €0.05 | €18.04 | Código Nacional 722188AEMPS CIMA, registration 83248 |
| METFORMINA STADAFARMA 850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 50 comprimidosSTADA, S.L | 50 comprimidos | €1.05 | 21.25 | €0.05 | €18.04 | Código Nacional 762655AEMPS CIMA, registration 88810 |
| BROTMIN 850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 50 comprimidosMEDOCHEMIE IBERIA S.A. SUCURSAL EN ESPAÑA | 50 comprimidos | €1.17 | 21.25 | €0.06 | €20.10 | Código Nacional 731031AEMPS CIMA, registration 85974 |
| METFORMINA ALTER 850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 50 comprimidosALTER S.A. | 50 comprimidos | €1.36 | 21.25 | €0.06 | €23.36 | Código Nacional 763703AEMPS CIMA, registration 89135 |
| METFORMINA SANDOZ 850 mg COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 60 comprimidosSANDOZ FARMACEUTICA, S.A | 60 comprimidos | €2.33 | 25.5 | €0.09 | €33.35 | Código Nacional 763926AEMPS CIMA, registration 71269 |
| METFORMINA STADAFARMA 850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 60 comprimidosSTADA, S.L | 60 comprimidos | €2.33 | 25.5 | €0.09 | €33.35 | Código Nacional 765997AEMPS CIMA, registration 88810 |
| METFORMINA UXA 850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 60 comprimidosUXAFARMA, S.A. | 60 comprimidos | €2.33 | 25.5 | €0.09 | €33.35 | Código Nacional 766275AEMPS CIMA, registration 83248 |
| METFORMINA KERN PHARMA 850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 60 comprimidosKERN PHARMA, S.L. | 60 comprimidos | €2.33 | 25.5 | €0.09 | €33.35 | Código Nacional 766327AEMPS CIMA, registration 83864 |
| METFORMINA PENSA 850 MG COMPRIMIDOS RECUBIERTOS CON PELICULA EFG, 60 comprimidosTOWA PHARMACEUTICAL, S.A. | 60 comprimidos | €2.33 | 25.5 | €0.09 | €33.35 | Código Nacional 768439AEMPS CIMA, registration 88536 |
United Kingdom
Drug Tariff basic price paid to the pharmacy, excluding VAT (Part VIIIA Category M). Source [13][14], read on 9 October 2026. ATC match: ATC code of the virtual product (VMP) in the dm+d.
Show the 1 pack
| Product | Pack | Price | DDD per pack | Cost per DDD | Annual cost at the WHO standard dose | Source line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metformin 850mg tablets | 56 tablet | £1.02 | 23.8 | £0.04 | £15.64€18.45 | VMPP SNOMED 1012711000001103dm+d browser, VMP 204 |
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