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Generic Ozempic production an ‘exciting time for Canada,’ doctor says

Health Canada is reviewing nine generic semaglutide applications, potentially lowering costs for diabetes and weight-loss treatments as patents expire, officials said.

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An endocrinologist says Canada is entering a pivotal moment for access to diabetes and weight-loss drugs as generic versions of Ozempic move closer to pharmacy shelves.

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Why Canada could become the 1st country to offer generic versions of drugs like Ozempic

In Canada, the patent for some semaglutide drugs has expired, paving the way for the country to become the first to offer cheaper generic versions of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to people with prescriptions. Pharmaceutical experts say this could take some time.

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Generic Ozempic production an ‘exciting time for Canada,’ doctor says

An endocrinologist says Canada is entering a pivotal moment for access to diabetes and weight-loss drugs as generic versions of Ozempic move closer to pharmacy shelves.

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CTV News broke the news in Canada on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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