What dosage of Glucophage is prescribed if the order specifies 1 gm daily?

The correct dosage prescribed for Glucophage, if the order specifies 1 gram (gm) daily, is two tablets because the standard formulation of Glucophage is typically available in doses of 500 mg and 850 mg per tablet.

If the formulation is 500 mg, two tablets would deliver a total of 1000 mg (or 1 gm). This aligns perfectly with the prescribed amount. Therefore, understanding the strength of the medication is critical in determining the correct number of tablets to take to achieve the specified daily dosage.

In the case where the medication was in a different strength, such as 850 mg per tablet, one would consider the appropriate equivalent number of tablets needed to meet the 1 gm requirement, which could potentially yield a different answer. However, based on the commonly available strength of 500 mg, the ordering of two tablets effectively satisfies the prescription for a total of 1 gm per day.