Generic Ozempic to hit pharmacies this week, but availability will vary across Canada
Two generic versions of Ozempic are set to arrive at Canadian pharmacies this week, offering patients more affordable options for diabetes and weight loss treatment. Health Canada has approved these generics, which are expected to be significantly cheaper than the brand-name version. Availability may vary across regions as the products are distributed to pharmacies throughout Canada.
- ▪Dr. Reddy's and Apotex have received approval for their generic semaglutide products.
- ▪Apotex's generic version will be approximately one-third the price of the brand-name Ozempic.
- ▪Availability of the generics may vary as they move through the supply chain to over 10,000 pharmacies in Canada.
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Open this photo in gallery:Ozempic pens on a production line at the Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk. Generic version of the blockbuster drug are set to arrive at Canadian pharmacies.Tom Little/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTwo 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 RDY-N and Apotex’s generic semaglutide – the active ingredient in brand-name Ozempic – about three weeks ago. Apotex is based in Canada and says it began shipping its product on Tuesday. India-based Dr.
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