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Metformin
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Acceptable with conditions / grounding period
Active ingredient(s)
Metformin
Oral antidiabetic (biguanide)
Guidance notes
Not covered by SA-CATS 67 Table A1, so it must be verified with your DAME/SACAA — Table A1 requires all drugs not published in SA-CATS 67 to be verified before prescribing. Metformin alone carries no hypoglycaemia risk, but the diabetes itself must be certified with documented control.
Known SA brand names
GlucophageGlucometBigsens
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Our partner Buchner Med can assist with aviation medical assessments and DAME consultations. Alternatively, find an SACAA-certified DAME directly through the official list.