A prescriber is looking at the cost difference between metformin and metformin MR. The metformin MR tablets cost £3.20 for 28 tablets and the standard release costs £1.00 for a pack of 28 tablets. A patient would take 500mg TDS if taking metformin, A patient would take 1.5g once daily if taking metformin MR What would be the saving the she would make if she prescribes the cheaper regime for 11 patients for 28 days? (Please assume that both tablets are 500mg strength) Answer = £

A prescriber is looking at the cost difference between metformin and metformin MR. The metformin MR tablets cost £3.20 for 28 tablets and the standard release costs £1.00 for a pack of 28 tablets. A patient would take 500mg TDS if taking metformin, A patient would take 1.5g once daily if taking metformin MR What would be the saving the she would make if she prescribes the cheaper regime for 11 patients for 28 days? (Please assume that both tablets are 500mg strength) Answer = £

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305441620

Author:WOODROW

Publisher:WOODROW

Chapter19: Analgesics, Sedatives, And Hypnotics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15CRQ

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