An injection pen containing a semaglutide, commonly known under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Photo by Haberdoedas on Unsplash

Private drug plan costs climb as specialty, weight-loss drugs reshape Canadian benefits

by Todd Humber April 28, 2026

written by Todd Humber April 28, 2026

A small fraction of private drug plan users drove more than a third of all prescription drug spending in Canada last year,…

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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