| Active ingredient (INN) | Metformin |
|---|---|
| Brand names | Fortamet, Glumetza, Diaformin, Glucophage |
| ATC level 5 | A10BA02 |
| ATC level 4 | A10BA |
| Drug class | Biguanide |
| Therapeutic category | Endocrine/Metabolic |
| Strength | 500mg · 850mg · 1000mg |
| Dosage form | tablet · extended-release tablet · oral solution |
| Route of administration | oral |
| WHO Essential Medicine | Yes (2023) |
| Controlled substance | No |
| Marketing-authorisation holders | Alphapharm Pty Ltd, Pharmacor Pty Ltd, Sandoz Pty Ltd |
| Registrations on file | 19 |
| Patient information leaflet (PIL) | Not on file |
| Summary of product characteristics (SPC) | Not on file |
| Product | Strength | Form | Market | MA holder | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XR MYLAN metformin hydrochloride | 500 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | Alphapharm Pty Ltd | Active |
| Diaxemet Xr | 1000 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | Pharmacor Pty Ltd | Active |
| Diaxemet Xr | 750 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | Pharmacor Pty Ltd | Active |
| STR metformin hydrochloride | 850 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| STR metformin hydrochloride | 500 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| ARX metformin hydrochloride | 1000mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| ARX metformin hydrochloride | 1000 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| ARX metformin hydrochloride | 850 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| ARX metformin hydrochloride | 500 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| TIH-METFORMIN metformin hydrochloride | 1000 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| TIH-METFORMIN metformin hydrochloride | 850 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| WGR metformin hydrochloride | 1000 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| WGR metformin hydrochloride | 850 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| WGR metformin hydrochloride | 500 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | — | Active |
| Pharmacor Metformin Xr | 1000 mg | — | 🇦🇺 AU | Pharmacor Pty Ltd | Active |