Drug Shortage Information
Metformin Shortage — Finding Metformin and Alternatives
Metformin may be in limited supply at some pharmacies. Script Unlock's network helps locate available stock. Script Unlock helps patients find available Metformin supply and connects you with licensed compounding pharmacies that may offer alternatives.
How to Find Metformin During a Shortage
- Independent pharmacies often maintain supply when chains run out
- Call ahead — pharmacies can tell you their current stock
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — updated availability from multiple pharmacies
- Mail-order pharmacies may have different supply chains
- Ask your pharmacist to check with their wholesaler for delivery ETA
Metformin Shortage Alternatives
- Alternative brand formulations: Glumetza, Fortamet, Riomet
- Talk to your doctor about therapeutic alternatives for Type 2 Diabetes
- Script Unlock pharmacy network — pharmacies update availability in real time
- Independent pharmacies often have supply when chains are out
Compounded Metformin During Shortage
Licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Metformin Hydrochloride using pharmaceutical-grade API when commercial Metformin is unavailable. Requirements: valid prescription + licensed 503A compounder. Script Unlock connects you with verified compounding pharmacies that may have Metformin Hydrochloride available.
Find Metformin CompoundersFAQs — Metformin Shortage
Is Metformin still available despite the shortage?
Metformin availability varies by pharmacy and region. Script Unlock connects you with pharmacies that update their Metformin inventory. Independent and compounding pharmacies often have supply when chain pharmacies are out. Compounded Metformin Hydrochloride is another option — ask your prescriber.
What are alternatives to Metformin during a shortage?
Alternatives during a Metformin shortage include: compounded Metformin Hydrochloride from a licensed pharmacy, therapeutic alternatives prescribed by your doctor, and checking smaller independent pharmacies which often have supply when chains don't. Script Unlock helps find available Metformin and compounders.
Can a compounding pharmacy make Metformin during a shortage?
In many cases yes — licensed compounding pharmacies can prepare Metformin Hydrochloride using the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) when the commercial product is unavailable. FDA regulations on compounding during shortages vary by drug. Script Unlock connects you with licensed compounders.