Generic semaglutide Canada update: the first generics went on sale in May 2026, after the brand’s data protection ended. Here is what is on the market, who makes it, and what it costs at our pharmacy.
Generic semaglutide Canada: what is on the market
| Product | Maker | Pen strengths | On the market since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide Injection | Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories | 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg per dose; 1 mg per dose | May 6, 2026 |
| Apo-Semaglutide Injection | Apotex | 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg per dose; 1 mg per dose | May 14, 2026 |
Source: Health Canada Drug Product Database, checked November 9, 2026. Both are generic versions of the Ozempic pen with the same strengths.
Semaglutide price Canada: generic and brand
Ozempic (semaglutide)
Multi-dose pre-filled pen (solution for injection)
| Strength | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg per dose | 1 pre-filled pen (0.25 mg / 0.5 mg doses) | $118.00 CAD |
| 1 mg per dose | 1 pre-filled pen (1 mg doses, 4 doses) | $149.00 CAD |
Apo-Semaglutide Injection (semaglutide)
Multi-dose pre-filled pen (solution for injection)
| Strength | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg per dose | 1 pre-filled pen (0.25 mg / 0.5 mg doses) | $88.00 CAD |
| 1 mg per dose | 1 pre-filled pen (1 mg doses, 4 doses) | $83.22 CAD |
Semaglutide Injection (Dr. Reddy's) (semaglutide)
Multi-dose pre-filled pen (solution for injection)
| Strength | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg per dose | 1 pre-filled pen (0.25 mg / 0.5 mg doses) | Ask our pharmacist |
| 1 mg per dose | 1 pre-filled pen (1 mg doses, 4 doses) | Ask our pharmacist |
Prescription required for every medication listed. Prices include the dispensing fee and are in Canadian dollars.
Generic Ozempic Canada: what is the same as the brand, what is not
- Same medicinal ingredient and strengths. To be authorized, a generic must contain the same medicinal ingredient as the brand and show it behaves the same way in the body.
- Different pen and packaging. The injector may look and click differently. Our pharmacist shows you how yours works before your first dose.
- Substitution. Whether a pharmacist may switch brand for generic depends on your province’s rules and your prescription. We always ask before switching.
Every Ozempic generic sold in Canada today copies the Ozempic pen only. Wegovy is a separate semaglutide product with its own pen and strengths; our Wegovy vs Ozempic page sets the four best-known pens side by side.
Is there a generic Wegovy in Canada?
Not on the market yet. Health Canada has authorized more semaglutide products, including a Wegovy generic: a version of the Wegovy pen (Sevmia, by Apotex) and further generics from Sandoz and Aspen. As of November 9, 2026, the Drug Product Database lists them as approved but not yet marketed. We will add them here as soon as they can be dispensed.
Can I get generic semaglutide online?
Yes, with a prescription from a licensed prescriber. Start an online consultation; if your clinician prescribes semaglutide, our pharmacist reviews the prescription, discusses brand and generic options and ships your pen refrigerated.
Is generic Ozempic available in Canada?
Yes. Generic semaglutide pens from Dr. Reddy’s and Apotex have been on the Canadian market since May 2026. They require a prescription.
How much is generic semaglutide in Canada?
At our pharmacy generic semaglutide starts at $83.22 CAD per pen. Every strength is priced in the table above.
Is generic semaglutide the same as Ozempic?
It has the same medicinal ingredient and the same strengths, and Health Canada authorized it as a generic of the Ozempic pen. The pen device and packaging differ.
What is Apo-Semaglutide?
Apo-Semaglutide Injection is Apotex’s generic semaglutide pen, on the Canadian market since May 14, 2026, in the same strengths as the Ozempic pen.
Checked against Health Canada’s Drug Product Database on November 9, 2026. Prices in Canadian dollars; prescription required.