Generic semaglutide in Canada
Every generic version Health Canada has approved, what each pharmacy charges and how they compare with Ozempic, synced with Health Canada's drug database.
Every generic semaglutide in Canada
Six are approved; only Apo-Semaglutide is marketed with no reported supply halt. Status comes straight from Health Canada's Drug Product Database each time this site is built.
| Product | Maker | Copy of | Health Canada | Status today | Cash / 4 wks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Reddy's Semaglutide Injection DIN 02567806 · DIN 02567814 | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Ozempic | Approved Apr 28, 2026 | Marketed · supply halted First sold May 6, 2026 | n/a | |
| Apo-Semaglutide Injection DIN 02568020 · DIN 02568012 | Apotex | Ozempic | Approved May 1, 2026 | Marketed First sold May 14, 2026 | from $92 | |
| Sevmia DIN 02569582 | Apotex | Wegovy | Approved Jun 29, 2026 | Approved, not yet sold | n/a | |
| Aspen-Semaglutide DIN 02569930 · DIN 02569949 | Aspen Pharmacare Canada | Ozempic | Approved Jul 17, 2026 | Approved, not yet sold | n/a | |
| Semaglutide Injection (Aspen) DIN 02570920 · DIN 02570912 | Aspen Pharmacare Canada | Ozempic | Approved Aug 25, 2026 | Approved, not yet sold | n/a | |
| Sandoz Semaglutide DIN 02571501 · DIN 02571528 | Sandoz Canada | Ozempic | Approved Sep 16, 2026 | Approved, not yet sold | n/a | |
| Ozempic (the brand) | Novo Nordisk | Reference | Approved Jan 4, 2018 | Marketed | from $262 |
Status comes from Health Canada's Drug Product Database, read when this page was built (November 3, 2026). "Marketed" means the maker has told Health Canada it is selling the product; it does not guarantee your pharmacy has stock. Dr. Reddy's has reported a supply halt since July 2026 that its database entry does not show.
In person or online, side by side
With a prescription, a pharmacy counter is cheapest. Without one, an online prescriber bundles the consult, medication and shipping into one monthly price.
Generic semaglutide, by route
Cash, per 4 weeks| Where | Route | Generic / 4 wks | Brand Ozempic | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacies: bring your prescription | ||||
| Costco Pharmacy Lowest Audited Aug 2026 | In person | $92 | $262 ≈ generic with savings card, not QC | Dispensing fee $4.49 |
| CanadaDrugsOnline Mail order · 3–5 business days · Estimated | Mail order | $93 – $101 | $273 – $297 ≈ generic with savings card, not QC | Dispensing fee $0.00 |
| Real Canadian Superstore Estimated | In person | $110 – $118 | $300 – $325 ≈ generic with savings card, not QC | Dispensing fee $11.99 |
| Save-On-Foods Western Canada only · Estimated | In person | $112 – $116 | $305 – $315 ≈ generic with savings card, not QC | Dispensing fee $12.99 |
| Rexall Audited Aug 2026 | In person | $112 | $289 ≈ generic with savings card, not QC | Dispensing fee $12.99 |
| Walmart Pharmacy Audited Aug 2026 | In person | $120 | $274 ≈ generic with savings card, not QC | Dispensing fee $11.99 |
| London Drugs Western Canada only · Audited Aug 2026 | In person | $121 | $277 ≈ generic with savings card, not QC | Dispensing fee $12.49 |
| Shoppers Drug Mart Audited Aug 2026 | In person | $123 | $314 ≈ generic with savings card, not QC | Dispensing fee $13.99 |
| Online: consult, medication and shipping | ||||
| Online | $125 first mo then $175 | $125 first mo, then $175 | Free assessment; pay only if approved · ON, BC, AB, SK only | |
| Online | $149 + $60 program fee | From $200 | $99 consult, labs incl.; $60/mo program fee · All 10 provinces (incl. QC) | |
| Online | $149 per pen | $149 | $99 setup + $40 / quarter · All provinces (excl. QC) | |
| Online | From $149 | From $149 | Included in program · ON, BC, AB (expanding) | |
| Online | Via pharmacy | Via pharmacy | $49–$79 per visit or membership; labs separate · 9 provinces + Yukon | |
Cash price for one four-week pen including the dispensing fee, before insurance. Rows marked Audited come from a published August 2026 retail phone audit of Canadian pharmacy counters; rows marked Estimated are modelled from the public list price, a province factor and the chain’s dispensing fee. Prices change; confirm with the pharmacy before you fill.
Brand Ozempic is shown before Novo Nordisk’s savings card, which is meant to bring it to about the generic price outside Quebec for people without public coverage. Online plans cost more because the consult, prescriber oversight and shipping are bundled in; their prices come from each provider's published pricing. Some provider links may earn a referral fee; that never changes the order of this table, which is by price.
What changed in 2026
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic, approved in Canada for type 2 diabetes since 2018. For years only Novo Nordisk could sell it here. That ended because of two dates: Novo let its main Canadian patent lapse in 2020 by missing a maintenance fee,1 and the data protection that blocked generic copies expired on January 4, 2026.2
Health Canada approved Dr. Reddy's generic on April 28 and Apotex's Apo-Semaglutide on May 1, and called Canada the first G7 country to do so.3,4 Apotex began shipping to pharmacies on May 19 at a wholesale price the Globe and Mail put at $78.14 for four weeks, against $240.48 for Ozempic.5,6 In June came Sevmia, Apotex's copy of Wegovy and the first generic for weight management, though it is still not on sale.7
Then supply wobbled. Dr. Reddy's reported a shortage on July 10 and halted new batches over an ingredient problem,8 and four recalls of specific lots, two for each maker, followed in August and September. Sandoz and Aspen have approvals but no launch date, and Health Canada lists nine more filings under review.9,10
Novo answered with a savings card that brings brand Ozempic toward the generic price for cash and privately insured buyers outside Quebec.11 Ontario's drug plan now pays $78.14 per pen for any of them, Ozempic included.12
At the counter, news reports put the generic at roughly $100 a month,13 so the cheapest choice now depends on your prescription, your province and your plan. Three questions will tell you which route costs least.
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Is generic semaglutide available in Canada?
Yes. Health Canada has approved six generic semaglutide products since April 28, 2026. Apotex's Apo-Semaglutide has been shipping to pharmacies since May 19, 2026.
Dr. Reddy's version reached pharmacies in May but its supply has been halted since July. Sandoz, Aspen and Apotex's generic Wegovy (Sevmia) are approved but not yet sold.
Is generic semaglutide the same as Ozempic?
It has the same active ingredient in the same weekly doses up to 1 mg. Health Canada describes the generics as pharmaceutically equivalent to Ozempic, after checking that differences in how they are made do not affect safety, effectiveness or quality. The maker, the pen and the price differ, and there is no generic 2 mg dose.
How much does generic semaglutide cost?
At the cheapest pharmacy counter, Costco Pharmacy, a four-week pen costs about $92 cash including the dispensing fee. Most chains charge $92 to $123.
Ontario's public drug plan pays $78.14 per pen before markup and fees. Brand Ozempic costs more at the counter, but outside Quebec Novo Nordisk's savings card is meant to bring it close to the generic price for people paying cash or using private coverage.
Do I need a prescription for generic semaglutide?
Yes. It is a prescription-only medicine in every province. If you have no family doctor, a licensed online prescriber can assess you and, if appropriate, write the prescription.
Does insurance cover generic semaglutide?
Public plans cover semaglutide for type 2 diabetes when their criteria are met, and Ontario now pays only the generic price of $78.14 per pen. No province covers it for weight loss. Many private plans pay only up to the generic price once your province lists it as interchangeable.
Can my pharmacist switch me from Ozempic to the generic?
Usually, if your province lists the generic as interchangeable and your prescription allows substitution. Ask the pharmacist to show you the new pen, because the device and its markings differ even at the same dose.
- Canada will be a launching pad in the global race for generic Ozempic, The Globe and Mail (Chris Hannay), 2026-01-30
- Register of Innovative Drugs, Health Canada, page modified 2026-10-21 (register updated 2026-10-20)
- Canada becomes the first G7 country to approve a generic version of semaglutide, Health Canada (news release), 2026-04-28
- Canada approves second generic semaglutide, the first G7 country to do so, Health Canada (news release), 2026-05-01
- Generic semaglutide is now available in Canada. Where is the medication available and is it actually cheaper?, The Globe and Mail (Arisa Valyear), 2026-06-04 (updated 2026-06-08)
- Ozempic maker cuts price as generic versions hit pharmacy shelves, The Globe and Mail (Chris Hannay), 2026-05-26 (updated 2026-05-27)
- Canada approves first generic semaglutide for weight loss, Health Canada (news release), 2026-06-29
- Pharmacy Benefact No. 1330: Generic semaglutide update, shortage of Dr. Reddy's semaglutide, Alberta Blue Cross, 2026-07
- Sandoz Canada receives Health Canada regulatory approval for (Pr)Sandoz Semaglutide, a generic version of (Pr)Ozempic, Sandoz Canada Inc. (Newswire) [press release], 2026-09-18
- Generic submissions under review (list current as of 2026-08-31), Health Canada, page dated 2026-09-24
- Novo Nordisk Introduces Extra Savings for Canadians Who Choose Ozempic, Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. (CNW/Newswire) [press release], 2026-05-26
- Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary/Comparative Drug Index: semaglutide, Ontario Ministry of Health, last updated 2026-09-02, accessed 2026-10-22
- Generic Ozempic is now about $100 a month across the country. Canadians are taking note, CBC News (Jennifer La Grassa), 2026-05-29