Singapore Medication Guide

Can I buy GLUCOVANCE TABLET 500 mg/5 mg in Singapore?

Check whether GLUCOVANCE TABLET 500 mg/5 mg is prescription-only, pharmacy-only, or available over the counter in Singapore, based on HSA therapeutic product registry details.

Prescription required
No. GLUCOVANCE TABLET 500 mg/5 mg requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

This answer is based on the Singapore HSA therapeutic product registry classification for GLUCOVANCE TABLET 500 mg/5 mg.

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HSA registry details

Product NameGLUCOVANCE TABLET 500 mg/5 mg
HSA Licence No.SIN12322P
License HolderMERCK PTE. LTD.
Dosage FormTABLET, FILM COATED
RouteORAL
Active IngredientsGLIBENCLAMIDE + METFORMIN HCl
Strength5 mg + 500 mg
Forensic ClassificationPrescription Only
Approval Date2003-06-23
ATC CodeA10BD02

Medication questions

Can I buy GLUCOVANCE TABLET 500 mg/5 mg in Singapore?

No. GLUCOVANCE TABLET 500 mg/5 mg requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

Do I need a prescription?

GLUCOVANCE TABLET 500 mg/5 mg is listed as Prescription Only, so a doctor's prescription is required in Singapore.

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