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

May 20, 2026

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?



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