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Glycan Retard 850 mg

850 MG · Comprimé enrobé

Price in Morocco: 21.40 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed21.40 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)21.40 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)metformine
ClassDrugs used in diabetes
ATC codeA10BA02
ManufacturerSYNTHEMEDIC
PresentationBoîte de 30
NatureMédicament
Hospital price13.40 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

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.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Glycan Retard 850 mgSYNTHEMEDICBoîte de 6038.10 MAD0.64 / 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.

1What is the price of Glycan Retard 850 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Glycan Retard 850 mg in Morocco is 21.40 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 Retard 850 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Glycan Retard 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 Glycan Retard 850 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Glycan Retard 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 Glycan Retard 850 mg?
Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Metformine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Glycan Retard 850 mg. The cheapest listed is Glycan Retard 850 mg (SYNTHEMEDIC) at 38.10 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 Glycan Retard 850 mg in Morocco?
Glycan Retard 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.