Glucophage Price in Saudi Arabia (2026)
Glucophage (metformin): 850 mg · film-coated tablet. Official public price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $4.11Formit Xr 750 Mg Tablets costs SAR 22.50 per pack for metformin 750 mg modified-release tablet, against SAR 25.00 for Glucophage.
of metformin are listed in Saudi Arabia, including Dialon, Omformin and Formit.
list Glucophage: Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates.
Glucophage strengths, packs and prices in Saudi Arabia
| Product | Strength (as listed) · form | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glucophage 1 G Tablet | 1000 · film-coated tablet | — | SAR 19.85 | — |
| Glucophage Xr | 1000 · prolonged-release tablet | — | SAR 33.35 | — |
| Glucophage 500 Mg Tablet | 500 mg · film-coated tablet | — | SAR 19.85 | — |
| Glucophage Xr 750Mg Tablet | 750 mg · prolonged-release tablet | — | SAR 25.00 | — |
| Glucophage 850 Mg Tablet | 850 mg · film-coated tablet | — | SAR 15.40 | — |
Glucophage is sold in Saudi Arabia as tablet, modified-release tablet, 500 mg tablet, 750 mg modified-release tablet and 850 mg tablet.
Glucophage vs other metformin 750 mg modified-release tablet in Saudi Arabia
| Product | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formit Xr 750 Mg Tablets | — | SAR 22.50 | — |
| Glucare Xr 750 Mg Tablet | — | SAR 23.75 | — |
| Formit Xr 750 Mg Tablets | — | SAR 45.00 | — |
| Glucare Xr 750 Mg Tablet | — | SAR 47.50 | — |
Products with the same active ingredient, strength and form are usually interchangeable, but check with your doctor or pharmacist before switching, especially for modified-release forms.
Glucophage price in other countries
| Country | Packs | Cheapest pack (local) | In USD | Price type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia (this page) | 5 | SAR 15.40 | $4.11 | SFDA public price |
| South Africa | 6 | R28.44 | $1.71 | Single Exit Price (SEP) |
| United Arab Emirates | 6 | AED 14.00 | $3.81 | Abu Dhabi DoH public price |
Pack sizes differ between countries, and each country publishes a different kind of price.
How public prices work in Saudi Arabia
Prices on this page are the registered public price per pack listed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Pharmacies may not sell above this price. Insurance or government hospitals may cover the cost for eligible patients.
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Sources
- Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Registered Drugs List with public prices. www.sfda.gov.sa/en/drugs-list. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Central Bank of the UAE; Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Fixed US dollar pegs: 1 USD = 3.6725 AED; 1 USD = 3.75 SAR. www.centralbank.ae/en/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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