Metformin product-specific bioequivalence guidance

This document provides product-specific guidance on the demonstration of the bioequivalence of Metformin immediate-release film-coated tablets 500, 850 and 1000 mg.

Keywords: Bioequivalence, generics, Metformin

Abbreviations:

• BCS Classification: Biopharmaceutics Classification System
• AUC_0-t: area under the plasma concentration curve from administration to last observed concentration at time t
• AUC_0-72: area under the plasma concentration curve from administration to last observed concentration at 72 hours
• C_max: maximum plasma concentration

Current version - effective from 01/06/2024

Metformin immediate-release film-coated tablets 500, 850 and 1000 mg product-specific bioequivalence guidance

AdoptedLegal effective date: 01/06/2024Reference Number: EMA/CHMP/591346/2022

Document history

Metformin immediate-release film-coated tablets 500, 850 and 1000 mg product-specific bioequivalence guidance

Consultation dates: 22/06/2023 to 30/09/2023Draft: consultation closedReference Number: EMA/CHMP/591346/2022

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