An advertisement for Ozempic is seen in Toronto, Friday, June 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

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

by The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

written by The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

By Nicole Ireland 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. Health Canada approved both Dr. Reddy's and Apotex's generic sema...

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