Formet 500 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet. The first-line pharmacological treatment for Type 2 diabetes — reduces hepatic glucose output, improves peripheral insulin sensitivity, and supports modest weight reduction. Covered under the PhilHealth GAMOT Anti-diabetics benefit and dispensed free of charge to active PhilHealth members by TrueMed, an accredited PhilHealth GAMOT Facility. Brand: Formet.