Metformin — All Brands in Nigeria
5 brands of Metformin are available in Nigeria. This table includes the brand name, manufacturer, available strengths, and dosage form for each product.
About Metformin Brands in Nigeria
Metformin is sold in Nigeria under 5 different brand names, all containing the same active ingredient but differing in manufacturer, strength, packaging, and price. Brands on this list are produced by Merck, Emzor, Hovid, Mega Lifesciences. Prices typically range from ₦300 to ₦5,000 per pack.
Every brand here is cross-referenced against the NAFDAC Greenbook, the official database of products registered with Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. A brand appearing on this list means a product with that name and manufacturer holds a NAFDAC registration. Before buying, always confirm that the NAFDAC number, brand, and manufacturer printed on the pack match the record, since counterfeiters sometimes copy a genuine number onto a fake product.
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Data source: NAFDAC Greenbook (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control). Registration data is updated regularly. Last updated: 2026-02-01.