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Glycan 500 mg

500 MG · Comprimé

Price in Morocco: 19.50 MAD — Box of 50. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed19.50 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)19.50 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)metformine
ClassDrugs used in diabetes
ATC codeA10BA02
ManufacturerSYNTHEMEDIC
PresentationBoîte de 50
NatureMédicament
Hospital price12.20 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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About Glycan 500 mg

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Glycan 500 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Glycan 500 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Glycan 500 mg in Morocco is 19.50 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 Glycan 500 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Glycan 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 Glycan 500 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Glycan 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 Glycan 500 mg?
No. In the database of medicines marketed in Morocco, Glycan 500 mg is currently the only product containing Metformine at this strength and in this dosage form: no cheaper equivalent exists. Ask your pharmacist about any therapeutic alternative.
5Where can I buy Glycan 500 mg in Morocco?
Glycan 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.