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Metformin Prices, Coupons and Patient Assistance Programs

Metformin is a member of the non-sulfonylureas drug class and is commonly used for Diabetes - Type 2, Diabetes - Type 3c, Female Infertility, and others.

Brand names for metformin include Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, and Fortamet.

Metformin Prices

This metformin price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies. The cost for metformin oral tablet 500 mg is around $11 for a supply of 14 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

Oral Tablet

500 mg metformin oral tablet
from $10.87 for 14 tablet
Quantity Per unit Price
14 $0.78 $10.87
20 $0.59 $11.88
30 $0.45 $13.58
56 (4 x 14 each) $0.32 $17.98
60 $0.19 – $0.31 $11.50 – $18.65
90 $0.14 – $0.26 $12.64 – $23.73
100 $0.14 – $0.25 $13.87 – $25.42
120 $0.11 $13.54
180 $0.08 – $0.13 $15.01 – $23.47
270 $0.07 – $0.10 $17.74 – $27.46
360 $0.06 – $0.08 $20.05 – $28.30
450 $0.05 $23.72
500 $0.19 $93.12
1000 $0.03 – $0.18 $34.44 – $177.73

See brand name versions of this drug:
Glucophage

Important: When there is a range of pricing, consumers should normally expect to pay the lower price. However, due to stock shortages and other unknown variables we cannot provide any guarantee.

850 mg metformin oral tablet
from $12.28 for 60 tablet
Quantity Per unit Price
60 $0.20 – $0.38 $12.28 – $22.89
90 $0.15 – $0.33 $13.54 – $30.09
100 $0.15 – $0.32 $15.48 – $32.49
180 $0.10 $17.32
270 $0.08 $20.53
500 $0.06 – $0.26 $29.29 – $128.43
1000 $0.25 $248.35

See brand name versions of this drug:
Glucophage

Important: When there is a range of pricing, consumers should normally expect to pay the lower price. However, due to stock shortages and other unknown variables we cannot provide any guarantee.

1000 mg metformin oral tablet
from $12.60 for 60 tablet
Quantity Per unit Price
30 $0.47 $14.01
45 $0.37 $16.77
60 $0.21 – $0.33 $12.60 – $19.53
90 $0.16 – $0.28 $14.17 – $25.04
100 $0.27 $26.88
120 $0.15 – $0.20 $17.68 – $24.11
180 $0.10 – $0.15 $18.58 – $26.80
270 $0.12 $33.53
500 $0.07 – $0.20 $32.86 – $100.39
1000 $0.19 $192.27
2000 $0.19 $376.04

See brand name versions of this drug:
Glucophage

Important: When there is a range of pricing, consumers should normally expect to pay the lower price. However, due to stock shortages and other unknown variables we cannot provide any guarantee.

Oral Tablet, Extended Release

500 mg metformin oral tablet, extended release
from $14.07 for 30 tablet, extended release
Quantity Per unit Price
30 $0.47 $14.07
50 $0.36 $17.79
60 $0.33 – $12.21 $19.65 – $732.75
90 $0.26 – $43.33 $23.48 – $3,899.90
100 $0.27 – $39.00 $27.08 – $3,900.39
120 $0.22 $26.72
180 $0.23 $41.94
270 $0.17 $45.55
360 $0.15 – $0.21 $54.41 – $75.38
500 $0.20 $101.40
1000 $0.19 $194.29

See brand name versions of this drug:
Glucophage XR
Fortamet
Glumetza

Important: When there is a range of pricing, consumers should normally expect to pay the lower price. However, due to stock shortages and other unknown variables we cannot provide any guarantee.

750 mg metformin oral tablet, extended release
from $17.82 for 30 tablet, extended release
Quantity Per unit Price
30 $0.59 – $0.85 $17.82 – $25.35
60 $0.31 – $0.35 $18.52 – $20.85
90 $0.66 $59.04
100 $0.65 $64.66
180 $0.61 $109.58
270 $0.59 $160.12
500 $0.58 $289.28
1000 $0.57 $570.06

See brand name versions of this drug:
Glucophage XR

Important: When there is a range of pricing, consumers should normally expect to pay the lower price. However, due to stock shortages and other unknown variables we cannot provide any guarantee.

1000 mg metformin oral tablet, extended release
from $177.72 for 60 tablet, extended release
Quantity Per unit Price
60 $2.96 – $9.39 $177.72 – $563.29
90 $84.25 – $84.26 $7,582.55 – $7,583.54
100 $75.83 $7,582.55

See brand name versions of this drug:
Fortamet
Glumetza

Important: When there is a range of pricing, consumers should normally expect to pay the lower price. However, due to stock shortages and other unknown variables we cannot provide any guarantee.

Drugs.com Printable Discount Card

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The free Drugs.com Discount Card works like a coupon and can save you up to 80% or more off the cost of prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs and pet prescriptions.

Please note: This is a drug discount program, not an insurance plan. Valid at all major chains including Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Target, WalMart Pharmacy, Duane Reade and 65,000 pharmacies nationwide.


Metformin Coupons and Rebates

Metformin offers may be in the form of a printable coupon, rebate, savings card, trial offer, or free samples. Some offers may be printed right from a website, others require registration, completing a questionnaire, or obtaining a sample from the doctor's office.

There are currently no Manufacturer Promotions that we know about for this drug.

Patient Assistance Programs for Metformin

Patient assistance programs (PAPs) are usually sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and provide free or discounted medicines to low income or uninsured and under-insured people who meet specific guidelines. Eligibility requirements vary for each program.

There are currently no Patient Assistance Programs that we know about for this drug.

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