Biguanides
Drug Safety Update
June 2022: Metformin and reduced vitamin B12 levels: new advice for monitoring patients at risk
March 2022: Metformin in pregnancy: study shows no safety concerns
NICE Guidance
NG28 Type 2 diabetes in adults: management, updated June 2022
Local Guidance
See here for local Kent & Medway diabetes prescribing guidance
| Pack |
|---|
| 28 tablet |
| 84 tablet |
| Pack |
|---|
| 56 tablet |
| 300 tablet |
Reserved for those patients who do not tolerate standard release formulations
| Pack |
|---|
| 28 tablet |
| 56 tablet |
Reserved for those patients who do not tolerate standard release formulations
| Pack |
|---|
| 28 tablet |
| 56 tablet |
For patients with swallowing difficulties only
| Pack |
|---|
| 30 sachet |
| 60 sachet |
| Pack |
|---|
| 30 sachet |
| 60 sachet |
For patients with swallowing difficulties only
| Pack |
|---|
| 100 ml |
| 150 ml |
- On Formulary Preferred
- On Formulary Second Line
- On Formulary Third Line
- Specialist Initiation
- Secondary Care Only
- Not Approved for Formulary