Get a metformin (generic Glucophage) prescription online for type 2 diabetes

Talk to a Sesame provider for an online prescription for metformin (generic Glucophage) and pick up at your local pharmacy today. Managing type 2 diabetes has never been easier or more affordable.

Same-day local pharmacy pickup
Prescription available at provider's discretion
Discounts on thousands of generic drugs
4.9 rating on app store
383 services
Same-day visits
95% patient satisfaction
No insurance needed
36 specialties offered
Choose your provider
$50M+ saved by patients
HSA and FSA accepted
4.9 rating on app store
383 services
Same-day visits
95% patient satisfaction
No insurance needed
36 specialties offered
Choose your provider
$50M+ saved by patients
HSA and FSA accepted
Enter your email to get 20% off your first appointment.

Product Overview

Metformin (generic Glucophage)

  • What is metformin?
    Metformin is a prescription drug - used alongside diet and exercise - to treat type 2 diabetes. Metformin decreases your body’s blood glucose level and increases its response to the hormone insulin to get your type 2 diabetes under control.

    Nearly 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes, a condition characterized by high levels of glucose - or sugar - in the blood. If left untreated, elevated glucose levels can wreak havoc on your body, causing kidney damage, eye problems, sexual dysfunction, and more. Doctors prescribe drugs like metformin to help keep patients’ blood glucose - and their diabetes symptoms - in check.

  • What are the most common side effects of metformin?
    While adverse reactions to metformin are rare, some patients who take the drug experience mild side effects, including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, indigestion, abdominal discomfort, and headaches.

    This is not a complete list of side effects. If you are concerned that metformin is causing you to experience any of these side effects, or if you have concerns about additional side effects, please contact your doctor directly.

Patients love Sesame

Frequently asked questions about metformin

Medically reviewed by:Dr. Allison Edwards, MD

Yes, it's possible to get a metformin prescription online! Sesame providers can write a prescription for metformin to be picked up near you – often within the same day. Don’t wait to get your prescription filled. Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your prescription ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your doctor.

Metformin is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.

Looking for a prescription? Good news! Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a real, licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not metformin is right for you.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.

Yes, Sesame makes it easier than ever to get a new prescription or refill an existing prescription online. To discuss a new online prescription or refill, book a video visit with a doctor or nurse on Sesame to discuss a new online prescription or refill. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe drugs that help treat infections, allergies, high blood pressure, and more.

Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.

Sesame video prescription refill appointments are available 24/7 in all 50 states and can be used whenever you need to talk to a health care provider about a prescription refill.

Online prescription refills are up to the discretion of your provider. If you’re a new patient, most providers will write a prescription for 30 days and may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that the medication is effective. If you’re a returning patient, your provider may prescribe for a longer period of time.

Prescriptions and prescription refills on Sesame are exclusively cash-pay. We do not accept insurance for the provider appointment or the medication. If a clinician sends your prescription to your local pharmacy, you can pick it up and pay with a method of your choice, including your FSA or HSA card, prescription card, cash, credit, and more.

Most insurance plans do not require prior authorization for medication coverage. When you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, the pharmacist can use the insurance information they have on file, or you can give them your insurance information for coverage.

Health insurance plans publish a formulary for the drugs covered by the plan and the corresponding drug and copay prices. Check with your insurance provider to find out what drugs require authorization and the specific coverage information regarding the medication you’ve been prescribed.

For patients who book a weight management service through Sesame’s online weight loss management program, providers can assist with prior insurance authorization requests for your medication. For more information, visit our video weight loss program page.

It is helpful to have proof of a prior prescription before your refill visit. Depending on the medication, some Sesame providers may require proof of a prior prescription before refilling it. Your provider may ask to see a picture of an old pill bottle or check for previous prescriptions from another Sesame provider. In some instances, your Sesame provider may also be able to access a national pharmacy system to see prescriptions from non-Sesame providers.

More Medications

trazodone (generic Desyrel)
atorvastatin (generic Lipitor)
famotidine (generic Pepcid)
naproxen (generic Naprosyn)
pantoprazole (generic Protonix)
metoprolol (generic Lopressor)
tizanidine (generic Zanaflex)
cetirizine (generic Zyrtec)
furosemide (generic Lasix)
benzonatate (generic Tessalon)
  1. Home
  2. Medication
  3. Metformin
Join our mailing list for exclusive promos, curated health content & more.
Give $10Refer a friend
Refer a friend
FacebookXLinkedIn
Find a doctor or provider
Sesame is accredited by Better Business BureauVerify LegitScript Approval
© 2025 Sesame, Inc. All rights reserved.