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Glucophage 850 mg

850 MG · Comprimé pelliculé

Price in Morocco: 45.20 MAD — Box of 60. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)45.20 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)metformine
ClassDrugs used in diabetes
ATC codeA10BA02
ManufacturerCOOPER PHARMA
PresentationBoîte de 60
NatureMédicament
Hospital price28.20 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, 3 other products contain the same active substance as Glucophage 850 mg (Metformine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boîte de 60), the cheapest is Ado 850 mg (PHARMA5) at 34 MAD, i.e. 25 % less than Glucophage 850 mg (45.20 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Ado 850 mgPHARMA5Boîte de 6034 MAD0.57 / unit−25 %

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Ado 850 mgPHARMA5Boîte de 3019 MAD0.63 / unit
Glucophage 850 mgCOOPER PHARMABoîte de 3023.90 MAD0.80 / 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 Glucophage 850 mg

Glucophage 850 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 850 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Glucophage 850 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Glucophage 850 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Glucophage 850 mg in Morocco is 45.20 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 850 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Glucophage 850 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 850 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Glucophage 850 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 850 mg?
Yes. 3 other products contain the same active substance (Metformine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Glucophage 850 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Ado 850 mg (PHARMA5) at 34 MAD against 45.20 MAD, i.e. 25 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Glucophage 850 mg in Morocco?
Glucophage 850 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.