Metformin Extended Release · tablet
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$7.21
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Extended-release metformin for type 2 diabetes with improved GI tolerability. Once or twice daily dosing for better adherence.
Sandoz Metformin FC 500mg is available at 9 pharmacy chains in Canada, with prices ranging from $7.21 to $14.04. You could save up to $6.83 by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Saint John over Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale.
Save up to $6.83 (49%)
by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Saint John over Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale
What drives the $6.83 gap?
The dispensing fee is the biggest factor in the price difference for this medication. This is a flat fee pharmacists charge per fill — it can vary by over $7 between chains.
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Submit a PriceSandoz Metformin FC 500mg is available at 9 pharmacy chains across 42 cities
Available in 29 locations · Shoppers Drug Mart is Canada's largest pharmacy chain
$12.39
View all pricesCostco Pharmacy - Saint John
Saint John, Lethbridge, Calgary +29 more
$7.21
CheapestWalmart Pharmacy - Brandon
Brandon, Winnipeg, Sudbury +30 more
$12.23
Shoppers Drug Mart - Osborne
Winnipeg, Saguenay, Quebec City +26 more
$12.39
London Drugs - Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières, Quebec City, Kingston +17 more
$12.59
Familiprix - Saint-Roch
Quebec City, Montreal
$12.73
Rexall - Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Saguenay, Montreal +21 more
$12.84
Medicine Shoppe - Lawrence
Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton +1 more
$12.96
Jean Coutu - Saint-Roch
Quebec City, Montreal
$13.17
Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale
Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto +4 more
$14.04
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Common questions about Sandoz Metformin FC 500mg pricing and availability
Sandoz Metformin FC 500mg tablet costs as low as $7.21 at Costco Pharmacy - Saint John, and up to $14.04 at Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale. Prices vary by pharmacy chain and location in Canada. We compare prices at 9 pharmacy chains to help you find the lowest price.
Sandoz Metformin FC 500mg is available at 9 pharmacy chains across 7 cities in Canada, including Saint John, Brandon, Winnipeg, Trois-Rivières, Quebec City and more. The cheapest option is Costco Pharmacy - Saint John at $7.21.
The generic name for Sandoz Metformin FC is Metformin Extended Release. Generic versions contain the same active ingredient and are typically 30-80% cheaper. Ask your pharmacist about switching to save money.
Sandoz Metformin FC 500mg costs $12.39 at Shoppers Drug Mart in Winnipeg. This includes the dispensing fee of $9.28. You could save $5.18 by switching to Costco Pharmacy - Saint John.
Yes, Sandoz Metformin FC 500mg requires a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider in Canada. Visit your doctor or use a telemedicine service to get a prescription, then compare pharmacy prices on TransparentMedz to find the lowest cost.
You can save up to $6.83 (49%) on Sandoz Metformin FC 500mg by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Saint John over Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale. Other ways to save include: asking for generic alternatives, checking if your insurance covers it, using pharmacy loyalty programs, and buying in larger quantities to reduce per-unit costs.
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