Generic semaglutide to hit Canadian pharmacies this week at lower cost

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 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. Reddy’s says its semaglutide has already arrived in “select” Canadian pharmacies and will be available more widely across the country in the comin…