Generic Semaglutide to Hit Canadian Pharmacies This Week at a Fraction of the Cost of Ozempic

Generic semaglutide to hit Canadian pharmacies this week at a fraction of the cost of Ozempic

Two generic versions of Ozempic are set to start arriving in Canadian pharmacies this week, which means patients who use the drug to treat diabetes or for weight loss may have more options for a fraction of the cost.

Generic Ozempic is now on Canadian shelves. Is it the same as the brand name version?

Some Canadian pharmacists are already stocking their shelves with generic versions of semaglutide, more commonly known by the brand name Ozempic. But will these generics be just as good, and how much will the cost come down?

Why did Canada approve Ozempic generic?

Canada approves a generic Ozempic after fee dispute Canada has approved a generic version of semaglutide (sold as Ozempic), making it only the second country in the world to authorize the cheaper alternative. The approvals process hinged on a pricing/fee conflict involving the original…