Glucovance is a prescription medication that combines metformin (1000mg) and glibenclamide (5mg) in coated tablet form. Manufactured by Merck Serrano, this oral medication comes in a pack of 30 tablets and is used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medication requires a valid prescription and should only be taken under medical supervision. The tablets are coated for easier administration. The combination of metformin and glibenclamide works to control blood sugar levels through different mechanisms - metformin reduces glucose production in the liver while glibenclamide stimulates insulin production in the pancreas.