Brand-name prescription
Riomet
metformin
Compare your options
| Compare | RiometBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Riomet name | Regular genericmetformin |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | Price not listed | Not sold | $181per 473 mL bottle |
| Same as Riomet? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by name |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Regular generic |
|---|---|
| 500 mg/5 mL solutionper 473 mL bottle | $181 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Riomet, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Riomet.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Riomet’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.