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Do Not Crush Slow release dosage forms should not be crushed.

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METFORMIN
Drug Name Form Strength Non-Formulary Notes
GLUCOPHAGE TABLET 500 mg  
GLUCOPHAGE TABLET 850 mg  
GLUCOPHAGE TABLET 1000 MG  
METFORMIN TABLET 1000 MG  
GLUCOPHAGE XR TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE 500 mg  
GLUCOPHAGE XR TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE 750 MG  

View Other Therapeutic Options: Antidiabetic Agents, Biguanides: 682000, 682004

Comments:

Do not crush extended release formulations.

Renal dosing removed temporarily, refer to Renal Dosing Policy via Policy Finder on GHS Connect


Last updated: Apr. 22, 2023
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