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Fortamet (generic)Medica

type 2 diabetes mellitus

Preferred products

  • metformin extended-release tablets (generic to Glucophage XR only)

Initial criteria

  • Patient has tried one Step 1 extended-release drug OR
  • Patient is unable to swallow or has difficulty swallowing tablets containing metformin

Approval duration

1 year