Metformin
Indication
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in overweight patients, when dietary management and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycaemic control
Green
Brand:
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Endocrine system
Background
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Green
Reason for decision:
Suitable for initiation in primary care
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