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Metformin HCl plus 0.5 percent Mg Stearate

Metformin HCl plus 0.5 percent Mg Stearate · METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 85 kg/85kg · Powder · Merck Sante

NDC 70153-0003-01 · 85 kg in 1 DRUM · BULK INGREDIENT · View full market →

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Manufacturers of Metformin HCl plus 0.5 percent Mg Stearate (Powder)

LabelerStrengthFirst seenLast seen
Merck SanteMETFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 85 kg/85kgJul 15, 2026Sep 2, 2026

Roster from daily NDC Directory diffs — first/last seen dates start July 2026.

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