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London-England-Lads Aug 14th 2008 10:41 am
Metformin
 
I take Metformin (Take them , not sure how to spell em !) Get these prescribed free in UK. Can you tell me how much they cost in Canada and for how many?

Cheers

Rob

montreal mike Aug 14th 2008 10:48 am
Re: Metformin
 
Originally Posted by London-England-Lads (Post 6680454)
I take Metformin (Take them , not sure how to spell em !) Get these prescribed free in UK. Can you tell me how much they cost in Canada and for how many?

Cheers

Rob
glucophage in this part of the world

price, well tell me how many a day and what dosage?

London-England-Lads Aug 14th 2008 10:49 am
Re: Metformin
 
Originally Posted by montreal mike (Post 6680469)
glucophage in this part of the world

price, well tell me how many a day and what dosage?
Twice a day and I believe 500mg

montreal mike Aug 14th 2008 10:53 am
Re: Metformin
 
Originally Posted by London-England-Lads (Post 6680471)
Twice a day and I believe 500mg
500 mg is right

120, which means 4 a day, is $40 a month.

montreal mike Aug 14th 2008 10:54 am
Re: Metformin
 
ask for glucophage which is less expensive i think

London-England-Lads Aug 14th 2008 10:58 am
Re: Metformin
 
Originally Posted by montreal mike (Post 6680486)
500 mg is right

120, which means 4 a day, is $40 a month.
Cheers Mike, what does the 120 mean?

Rob

Biiiiink Aug 14th 2008 11:00 am
Re: Metformin
 
Originally Posted by montreal mike (Post 6680489)
ask for glucophage which is less expensive i think
Not likely, that's a brand name. I don't know Canadian prices but Glucophage is only pennies more than the generic metformin in the UK, so there's probably not a big saving to be had anyway.

montreal mike Aug 14th 2008 11:01 am
Re: Metformin
 
Originally Posted by London-England-Lads (Post 6680500)
Cheers Mike, what does the 120 mean?

Rob
120 a month

or 4 a day

London-England-Lads Aug 14th 2008 11:02 am
Re: Metformin
 
If you are on regular medication is there a plan to go for where you pay a lump sum up first.

montreal mike Aug 14th 2008 11:02 am
Re: Metformin
 
Originally Posted by Biiiiink (Post 6680504)
Not likely, that's a brand name. I don't know Canadian prices but Glucophage is only pennies more than the generic metformin in the UK, so there's probably not a big saving to be had anyway.
I always thought glucophage was the generic name

anyhow it isn't that costly

London-England-Lads Aug 14th 2008 11:04 am
Re: Metformin
 
Sorry Mike am i being blonde.

I take two 500 mg tablets a day, one morning, one evening.

How much do you think that works out at?

Cheers

Rob

montreal mike Aug 14th 2008 11:05 am
Re: Metformin
 
Originally Posted by London-England-Lads (Post 6680512)
If you are on regular medication is there a plan to go for where you pay a lump sum up first.
I do not know

but in QC one needs to pay an annual premium at income tax time in addition to a reduced cost of medication

you either use medicare (govt plan) or buy private group insurance

montreal mike Aug 14th 2008 11:07 am
Re: Metformin
 
Originally Posted by London-England-Lads (Post 6680521)
Sorry Mike am i being blonde.

I take two 500 mg tablets a day, one morning, one evening.

How much do you think that works out at?

Cheers

Rob
$20 a month since you only take 2 a day

London-England-Lads Aug 14th 2008 11:11 am
Re: Metformin
 
Cheers that does not seem too bad !

montreal mike Aug 14th 2008 11:13 am
Re: Metformin
 
Originally Posted by London-England-Lads (Post 6680545)
Cheers that does not seem too bad !
it isn't expensive although some of the other pills needed for other ailments can kill you financially


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