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Ado 500 mg

500 MG · Comprimé pelliculé

Price in Morocco: 17.50 MAD — Box of 50. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed17.50 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)17.50 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)metformine
ClassDrugs used in diabetes
ATC codeA10BA02
ManufacturerPHARMA5
PresentationBoîte de 50
NatureMédicament
Hospital price10.90 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Traitement du diabète de type 2, notamment chez les patients en excès pondéral, lorsque le régime alimentaire et l'activité physique ne suffisent pas à normaliser la glycémie. Glucophage peut être utilisé en monothérapie ou en association avec d'autres antidiabétiques oraux ou de l'insuline. En complément d'une insulinothérapie de diabète de type 1, notamment en présence d'une résistance secondaire à l'insuline, lorsqu'un traitement par l'insuline ne permet pas de contrôler suffisamment la glycémie.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

One other product contains the same active substance as Ado 500 mg (Metformine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. The prices below are per pack: compare pack sizes before comparing prices.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Glucophage 500 mgCOOPER PHARMABoîte de 5020.80 MAD0.42 / unit

Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision; for medicines listed in schedules A, B and C it still requires a prescription. Public sale prices published by the Directorate of Medicines and Pharmacy, recorded on 9/8/2026.

About Ado 500 mg

Ado 500 mg belongs to the drugs used in diabetes therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by PHARMA5 and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Ado 500 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ado 500 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Ado 500 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Ado 500 mg in Morocco is 17.50 dirhams. This price is regulated by the Ministry of Health and identical across all pharmacies. Present your health insurance card to claim the applicable reimbursement (CNSS, CNOPS, AMO).
2Is Ado 500 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Ado 500 mg depends on whether it appears on the Mandatory Health Insurance (AMO) reimbursable drugs list set by ANAM. Sahha does not publish a per-drug rate: the reimbursed amount is calculated on the national reference tariff, which is not always the price you pay. Present your prescription and your CNSS, CNOPS or AMO Tadamon card to the pharmacist, or contact your fund for the exact rate.
3Is Ado 500 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Ado 500 mg is listed in Schedule A of poisonous substances under Morocco's Drug and Pharmacy Code. It is therefore dispensed on medical prescription only: a Moroccan pharmacist may not sell it without one. Keep the prescription — it is also required for AMO reimbursement.
4Are there cheaper generic alternatives to Ado 500 mg?
Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Metformine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Ado 500 mg. The cheapest listed is Glucophage 500 mg (COOPER PHARMA) at 20.80 MAD. Compare the price per box: pack sizes differ from one product to another, so listed prices are not directly comparable. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Ado 500 mg in Morocco?
Ado 500 mg is available in all of Morocco's 13,000+ pharmacies — in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir, Fez and all cities. For night emergencies, Sundays and public holidays, consult the on-duty pharmacy directory on Sahha.