Key facts
| Price (PPV) | 21.40 MAD |
|---|---|
| Dispensing status | Schedule A — prescription only |
| Composition (DCI) | metformine |
| Class | Drugs used in diabetes |
| ATC code | A10BA02 |
| Manufacturer | SYNTHEMEDIC |
| Presentation | Boîte de 30 |
| Nature | Médicament |
| Hospital price | 13.40 MAD |
| Data collected on | 9/8/2026 |
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
Glycan Retard 850 mg (SYNTHEMEDIC) contains the same active substance as Glycan Retard 850 mg (Metformine) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boîte de 60 at 38.10 MAD, i.e. 0.64 MAD per unit against 0.71 MAD for Glycan Retard 850 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.
| Product | Manufacturer | Pack | PPV | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glycan Retard 850 mg | SYNTHEMEDIC | Boîte de 60 | 38.10 MAD | 0.64 / 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 Glycan Retard 850 mg
Glycan Retard 850 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 Retard 850 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glycan Retard 850 mg
Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.