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Round down and confirm the number fits the plan limits.", "url": "https://www.alabamapharmtech.com/tools/days-supply-calculator/metformin#step-4" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "EducationalOrganization", "name": "Alabama Pharmacy Tech Training", "url": "https://alabamapharmtech.com", "areaServed": "Alabama", "sameAs": [ "https://albop.com/" ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Alabama Pharmacy Tech Training", "url": "https://alabamapharmtech.com", "inLanguage": "en-US" } ] --- [ Alabama Pharmacy Tech ALBOP Approved Training AL Pharm Tech ](/) [Shop](/shop)[Modules](/#modules)[Math Course](/pharmacy-math-practice)[Days Supply Calculator](/tools/days-supply-calculator)[Requirements](/alabama-requirements)[Blog](/blog)[Employers](/employers)[Contact](/contact) Student Login Login [Enroll Now](/register?utm_source=website&utm_medium=header&utm_campaign=header_nav) - [Home](/) - [Tools](/tools) - [Days Supply Calculator](/tools/days-supply-calculator) - [Drug guides](/tools/days-supply-calculator/drugs) - Metformin day supply Tablet / Capsule # Metformin Day Supply Calculator Generic: **metformin** · 500 mg · 60 tablets [Open free days supply calculator](/tools/days-supply-calculator) ## Worked example Take 1 tablet twice daily with meals Dispensed 60 tablets Daily use 2 tablets/day 30 days supply 1. 60 ÷ 2 = 30 days ## Alabama Days Supply Cheat Sheet One printable page with the days supply math Alabama pharmacies check at the bench and on every insurance claim. 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