Metformin
Metformin is a biguanide medicine commonly used to help manage blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. It works mainly by reducing glucose production in the liver and improving the body's response to insulin. In Canada, all represented products require a prescription.
Metformin products we currently offer
We list four metformin options. Glucophage, Glycomet, and Metformin are immediate-release tablets, while Glycomet SR is an extended-release tablet. The extended-release form is designed to release metformin more gradually; follow the directions provided by your prescriber and pharmacist when choosing or taking a formulation.
| Product | Form and strengths | Package quantities | Price range | Lowest price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glucophage | Tablet: 250 mg, 500 mg, 850 mg, 1000 mg | 60 to 360 tablets, depending on strength | C$116.20 to C$418.60 | C$0.91 per tablet |
| Glycomet | Tablet: 250 mg, 500 mg | 30 to 360 tablets, depending on strength | C$100.80 to C$385.00 | C$0.77 per tablet |
| Glycomet SR | Extended-release tablet: 1000 mg | 60 or 90 tablets | C$141.40 to C$196.00 | C$2.18 per tablet |
| Metformin | Tablet: 500 mg, 850 mg | 10 to 360 tablets, depending on strength | C$39.20 to C$217.00 | C$0.34 per tablet |
Choosing between the available options
- Strength: Glucophage offers the widest strength selection, from 250 mg through 1000 mg. Glycomet is available in 250 mg and 500 mg, while the Metformin product is available in 500 mg and 850 mg.
- Release type: Choose Glycomet SR only when an extended-release 1000 mg tablet is the formulation prescribed for you. The other represented products are standard tablets.
- Package size: Package options vary by product and strength. For example, the 500 mg Metformin tablet is available in packages from 30 to 360 tablets, while the 850 mg option starts at 10 tablets.
- Value comparison: Compare the strength, quantity, and price per tablet that match your prescription rather than selecting solely by package price.
Ordering, payment, and delivery
You can order the prescribed product and package size from us online. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Bitcoin or USDT.
We ship with Express delivery for C$41.99, estimated at 4 to 7 days and including tracking. Standard delivery costs C$20.99, is estimated at 14 to 21 days, and does not include tracking. Free shipping may apply when your order reaches the applicable threshold shown at checkout. You will see the final total and available delivery options at checkout.