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metFORMIN
Brand names: MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR), MetFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, MetFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE ER
| Form | Strength | ANAN | ASMP | LACH | LALK | LOHH | LOLR | LOWC | SDSD | SESE | SFSF | Formulary Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL | 500 mg; 750 mg | Metformin XR is non formulary | ||||||||||
| TABLET, ORAL | 500 mg; 850 mg | Restricted to behavioral health and pediatric patients |
Last updated: Aug. 28, 2024
- Black Box Warning: Lactic Acidosis
- Do Not Crush: Extended-release Tablet
- Therapeutic Interchange: T.I.
- Restricted: Metformin is formulary restricted to behavioral health and pediatric patients.
Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note: “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments
Metformin
Medication
Ordered
Brand Name
Dose & Frequency
Formulary Medication
Equivalent
Dose
Frequency
Metformin (extended release)
Glucophage XR**, Fortamet***, Glumetza**
500 mg
Daily*
Glucophage (Metformin)
500 mg
Daily
750mg
850mg
Daily
1000 mg
500 mg
BID
1500 mg
500 mg Daily & 1000 mg HS
2000 mg
1000 mg
BID
2500 mg
1000 mg Daily & 1500 mg HS
*Note: If ordered dose already BID, then use same dose and frequency
**Note: Only approved for a maximum of 2000 mg per day
*** Maximum daily dose of 2500 mg