Cheaper versions of medications to treat obesity, like Ozempic and Wegovy, could be on the market in Canada as soon as January.

A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, manufacturer Novo Nordisk and Health Canada said on Friday. “We are experiencing a temporary ...

Health Canada says it is working with manufacturers to make diabetes drugs, including Ozempic, more available during a worldwide shortage fuelled by high demand. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Joe O'Connal ...

In a statement, Health Canada said its Vigilance Program received one report of “overdose” of Ozempic in March 2022 and continues to monitor the safety of Ozempic.

A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, manufacturer Novo Nordisk and Health Canada said on Friday. We are experiencing a temporary ...

The lower-dose Ozempic injection pens of 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg remain available and "may be an option for some patients" as an alterative, Health Canada's web page said.

Copycat versions of popular drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have continued to proliferate in a postshortage era, with some experts saying “regulatory neglect” is allowing for potentially dangerous, ...