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Glucophage 500 mg

500 MG · Comprimé pelliculé

Price in Morocco: 20.80 MAD — Box of 50. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)20.80 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)metformine
ClassDrugs used in diabetes
ATC codeA10BA02
ManufacturerCOOPER PHARMA
PresentationBoîte de 50
NatureMédicament
Hospital price13 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

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 rétablir l’équilibre glycémique. - Chez l’adulte, la metformine peut être utilisée en monothérapie ou en association avec d’autres antidiabétiques oraux ou avec l’insuline. · Chez l’enfant de plus de 10 ans et l’adolescent, la metformine peut être utilisée en monothérapie ou en association avec l’insuline. Une réduction des complications liées au diabète a été observée chez des patients adultes diabétiques de type 2 en surcharge pondérale traités par la metformine en première intention, après échec du régime alimentaire.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, one other product contains the same active substance as Glucophage 500 mg (Metformine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boîte de 50), the cheapest is Ado 500 mg (PHARMA5) at 17.50 MAD, i.e. 16 % less than Glucophage 500 mg (20.80 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Ado 500 mgPHARMA5Boîte de 5017.50 MAD0.35 / unit−16 %

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 Glucophage 500 mg

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Glucophage 500 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Glucophage 500 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Glucophage 500 mg in Morocco is 20.80 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 Glucophage 500 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Glucophage 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 Glucophage 500 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Glucophage 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 Glucophage 500 mg?
Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Metformine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Glucophage 500 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Ado 500 mg (PHARMA5) at 17.50 MAD against 20.80 MAD, i.e. 16 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Glucophage 500 mg in Morocco?
Glucophage 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.