Ozempic vs ZepboundPrice & Coverage in Canada

Verified Canadian pharmacy prices for Ozempic and Zepbound. Updated weekly.

Which is cheaper?

Ozempic

$200.00โ€“ $663.00

Lowest at Jill Health (Ontario)

Last verified 1 hour ago ยท 149 prices tracked ยท 5 provinces

See all Ozempic prices โ†’

Zepbound

Zepbound is not yet available in Canada.

View Mounjaro prices (equivalent product) โ†’

Side-by-side comparison

Price range (CAD)
Ozempic: $200.00 โ€“ $663.00
Zepbound: Not available in Canada
Cheapest pharmacy
Ozempic: Jill Health
Zepbound: โ€”
Provinces with prices
Ozempic: 5
Zepbound: โ€”
Generic name
Ozempic: semaglutide
Zepbound: tirzepatide
Drug class
Ozempic: GLP-1 receptor agonist
Zepbound: GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist
Administration
Ozempic: Subcutaneous injection
Zepbound: Subcutaneous injection
Dosing cadence
Ozempic: Weekly
Zepbound: Weekly
Manufacturer
Ozempic: Novo Nordisk
Zepbound: Eli Lilly
Generic timeline
Ozempic: Data exclusivity expired January 4, 2026; generic submissions are pending Health Canada review.
Zepbound: Not yet available in Canada. Mounjaro is the equivalent tirzepatide product in the Canadian market.

About these medications

Ozempic

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist administered as a weekly subcutaneous injection.

Zepbound

Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist administered as a weekly subcutaneous injection.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Zepbound available in Canada?

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As of April 2026, Zepbound (tirzepatide by Eli Lilly) has not received Health Canada approval for sale in Canada. Mounjaro, also tirzepatide by Eli Lilly, is the equivalent product approved and available in the Canadian market.

Do Ozempic and Zepbound share the same active ingredient?

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No. Ozempic contains semaglutide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist). Zepbound contains tirzepatide (a GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist). They are different molecules from different manufacturers: Novo Nordisk for Ozempic and Eli Lilly for Zepbound.

What is the Canadian equivalent of Zepbound?

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Mounjaro is the tirzepatide product approved by Health Canada and available at Canadian pharmacies. Verified Mounjaro prices are listed at glp1prices.ca/drugs/mounjaro.

How much does Ozempic cost in Canada?

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Ozempic prices at Canadian pharmacies are shown in the price cards above, verified weekly. Prices vary by dosage strength, province, and pharmacy. The lowest verified price and the pharmacy offering it are shown in the comparison table on this page.

Can I switch from Ozempic to Zepbound?

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Talk to your healthcare provider โ€” we do not make clinical recommendations on this site. Note that Zepbound is not currently available in Canada; Mounjaro (same active ingredient, tirzepatide) is the available alternative.

Where can I compare Ozempic prices across Canadian pharmacies?

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Live Ozempic prices are shown on this page and at glp1prices.ca/drugs/ozempic. Prices are verified weekly across major Canadian pharmacy chains including Costco, Shoppers Drug Mart, and online pharmacies.

Health Canada compliance: GLP1Prices.ca displays drug names, prices, and quantities only. We do not make therapeutic claims. This website does not provide medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider about medication options.

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