Diabetmin
A Metformin brand by Phamatex Nigeria Limited — tablet, made in Malaysia.
NAFDAC registration
Our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 2 Diabetmin registrations — one per strength or presentation. Check the number on your pack against its own line:
- 500 mgActive
- 1000 mg“Expired”
Listings can lag renewals — confirm the current status on the official Greenbook before buying.
Diabetmin at a glance
- Generic name
- Metformin
- Manufacturer
- Phamatex Nigeria Limited
- Made by (factory)
- Hovid Bhd
- Form
- Tablet
- Available strengths
- 500 mg· 21 makers1000 mg· 6 makers
- Made in
- Malaysia
- NAFDAC reg. no.
- 2 registrations
Diabetmin price in Nigeria
One listing of Diabetmin at HealthPlus was priced ₦6,660 as of September 2026.
- Diabetmin (Metformin) 500mg Blister Tablets x100(HealthPlus)₦6,660
Sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — 1 listing of Diabetmin, indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.
About Metformin
Metformin is the first-line drug used worldwide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and Nigeria is no exception. Sold under popular brand names such as Glucophage, Dialon, and Panfor, Metformin belongs to a class of drugs called biguanides. It works primarily by reducing the amount of glucose (sugar) produced by the liver and by improving the body's sensitivity to insulin, the hormone responsible for moving sugar from the blood into the cells where it is used for energy. Unlike some other diabetes medications, Metformin does not cause weight gain, which is a significant advantage for the many Nigerians managing both diabetes and obesity.
Read the full Metformin guide — dosage, side effects, warnings, and all registered brands.
Frequently asked questions
Registration details are shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: August 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated September 2026.