Glumetza, is there a UK supplier?

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Channelhoppers

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Hi, I'm a new member on this forum. I have type 2 diabetes and was prescribed Metformin but experienced gastrointestinal problems. My doctor then prescribed Metformin SR, slow release but I couldn't tolerate this either. One drug called Glumetza (listed here on Diabetes.co.uk) is Metformin BUT has a unique 'delivery system' as its called. The coating on Glumetza enables the tablet to remain in the stomach without passing into the intestines where the problems usually occur. It slowly releases the Metformin into the stomach. My doctor wrote a prescription for this drug but Boots were unable to find a UK supplier under their 'special request' system. It seems the only place I can buy this reliably is from Canada but it's expensive. Has anyone on this forum been prescribed Glumetza and found a UK supplier? It seems it's produced by SunPharma Inc. in the USA.
Thanks for reading and any help you may be able to offer.
Jane
 
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catherinecherub

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Hi and welcome.

Slow release Metformin works in a similar way and many patients query why the shell of the tablet passes out without breaking up.
They are available in the UK. Your G.P. needs to change the prescription.

"Glucophage SR tablets are prolonged-release tablets that are designed to release metformin slowly and continuously over several hours. This produces a steady blood level of the medicine throughout the day. The tablets are designed to be taken once or twice a day with meals, depending on your blood sugar control. They must be swallowed with water and not broken, chewed or crushed, as this would damage the prolonged-release action".

Read more: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diabetes/medicines/glucophage.html#ixzz3jIByptUa
 
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Channelhoppers

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catherinecherub said:
Hi and welcome.

Slow release Metformin works in a similar way and many patients query why the shell of the tablet passes out without breaking up.
They are available in the UK. Your G.P. needs to change the prescription.

"Glucophage SR tablets are prolonged-release tablets that are designed to release metformin slowly and continuously over several hours. This produces a steady blood level of the medicine throughout the day. The tablets are designed to be taken once or twice a day with meals, depending on your blood sugar control. They must be swallowed with water and not broken, chewed or crushed, as this would damage the prolonged-release action".

Read more: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diabetes/medicines/glucophage.html#ixzz3jIByptUa
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Thanks for the reply. My doctor has prescribed Metformin SR previously but I am not able to tolerate it at all even the slow release.
 
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