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Jun 4, 2026
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Generic semaglutide is now available in Canada. Where is the medication available and is it actually cheaper?
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Generic semaglutide is now available in Canada. Where is the medication available and is it actually cheaper?
ARISA VALYEAR
AND GLOBE STAFF
PUBLISHED JUNE 4, 2026
UPDATED JUNE 8, 2026
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Generic semaglutide hit pharmacy shelves in Canada in May.
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Earlier this year, Canada became the first major market in the world where generic forms of semaglutide became legal. The competition was on: Manufacturers r…
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