Is Glucophage NAFDAC-registered?

Yes — our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 5 Glucophage registrations, one per strength or presentation: 500 mg — 04-6233 (Active); 750 mg — B4-8204 (Active); 850 mg — B4-5413 (Active); 1000 mg — 04-6234 (Active); 1000 mg — B4-8203 (Active). Check the number printed on your pack against its own listing.

How much does Glucophage cost in Nigeria?

4 listings of Glucophage at HealthPlus and MedPlus ranged from ₦5,850 to ₦13,710 (median ₦9,445) as of September 2026. Prices span brands, strengths, and pack sizes, so treat them as indicative — open-market prices are often lower.

What is Glucophage used for?

Glucophage is a brand of Metformin (Biguanide antidiabetic). First-line treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults See the full Metformin guide for dosage, side effects, and warnings.

Glucophage

A Metformin brand by Merck — tablet, made in Spain.

NAFDAC registration

Our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 5 Glucophage registrations — one per strength or presentation. Check the number on your pack against its own line:

500 mgActive
04-6233View this registration on the Greenbook →
750 mgActive
B4-8204View this registration on the Greenbook →
850 mgActive
B4-5413View this registration on the Greenbook →
1000 mgActive
04-6234View this registration on the Greenbook →
1000 mgActive
B4-8203View this registration on the Greenbook →

Check “Glucophage” in the NAFDAC checker (shows every registration)

Glucophage at a glance

Generic name: Metformin
Manufacturer: Merck
Form: Tablet
Available strengths: 500 mg· 21 makers750 mg850 mg1000 mg· 6 makers
Made in: Spain
NAFDAC reg. no.: 5 registrations

Glucophage price in Nigeria

4 listings of Glucophage at HealthPlus and MedPlus ranged from ₦5,850 to ₦13,710 (median ₦9,445) as of September 2026.

GLUCOPHAGE 500MG * 30 TABS(MedPlus)₦5,850
Glucophage 500mg Tablets x 30(HealthPlus)₦6,490
GLUCOPHAGE 1000MG * 30 TABS(MedPlus)₦12,400
Glucophage Metformin 1000mg Tablet x30(HealthPlus)₦13,710

Sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — 4 listings of Glucophage, 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.