Is Metformin or Glucophage available in thailand? Specifically Bangkok

Or is there a generic version - metformin hydrochloride

And which brands do i look for?

thank you everyone

Yes, widely available and cheap. Generic is 300 baht for 500 x 500 mg tablets (Medicpharma brand).

What isn't available is 1000 mg tablets.

For sure no problem. Siamformet is another brand.

Yes, widely available and cheap. Generic is 300 baht for 500 x 500 mg tablets (Medicpharma brand).

What isn't available is 1000 mg tablets.

AyG, Have you ever bought this around Patts?? If so where

Yes, widely available and cheap. Generic is 300 baht for 500 x 500 mg tablets (Medicpharma brand).

What isn't available is 1000 mg tablets.

AyG, Have you ever bought this around Patts?? If so where

Sorry. Never been to Pattaya.

Hmm... I pay 4.30 Baht per 850mg tab for Glucophage brand tablets at Fascino in Pattaya. I take two per day.

The Medicpharma Brand are way cheaper. If I understand correctly, 500 tabs for 300 Baht works out at 0.60 Baht per tab.

So even if I took three 500 mg tabs per day it would still only be 1.80 Baht per day, against 8.60 Baht for Glucophage.

I wonder if they sell them at Fascino?

But on second thoughts, I'm only talking 180 Baht more a month..... not worth worrying too much about.

Generic metformin brands are available virtually everywhere.

Thank you everyone. You all are lifesavers

Are both Immediate release and XR available. I'm looking for immediate release

What would i search for ?

Immediate release is what is available in local brands. the only XR I am aware of is Glucophage which comes in both forms, immediate and extended.

You will really not have a problem re metformin, it is one of the most commonly sold drugs. However if you are relocating here be advised that blood glucose tests strips are very costly, bring a good supply with you.