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Firms Will Be Able to Produce Generic Ozempic Starting Next Week, Yet Availability Remains Distant

Dr. Adrian Vale, MD
Reviewed by Dr. Adrian Vale, MDInternal Medicine · Board-Certified Obesity Medicine
·January 4, 2026·1 min read

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Health Canada acknowledges public demand for cheaper generic options for the popular drug Ozempic. Several companies have filed for authorization, though timelines are unclear. Patients may face delays in accessing these alternatives.

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Generic Ozempic Approvals and Delays

In an email to The Canadian Press, Health Canada spokesperson Mark Johnson expressed recognition of substantial enthusiasm for decreasing expenses tied to this frequently prescribed medication via the launch of generic variants.

Based on the agency's roster of generic applications, companies such as Sandoz Canada, Apotex, Teva Canada, Taro Pharmaceuticals, and Aspen Pharmacare Canada have submitted their requests for authorization.

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While Sandoz Canada and Teva Canada declined to share details on anticipated rollout schedules for their offerings, the remaining entities either remained unreachable or opted not to reply to inquiries.

Johnson explained that the unnamed firms submitted their proposals before April 1, 2024, when the rule mandating sponsor disclosure was updated, hence their exclusion from the list. Individuals aiming to track their health metrics effectively could explore tools like health tracking apps such as Shotlee to oversee their wellness journey.

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Dr. Adrian Vale is a board-certified internal medicine physician with a clinical focus on obesity medicine and metabolic health. He reviews Shotlee guides and articles on GLP-1 medications, peptide therapy, and weight-management protocols for clinical accuracy.

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