Ozempic vs WegovyPrice & Coverage in Canada

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

Which is cheaper?

Ozempic is $70.00 cheaper at the lowest price.

Ozempic

$200.00โ€“ $663.00

Lowest at Jill Health (Ontario)

Last verified 18 minutes ago ยท 149 prices tracked ยท 5 provinces

See all Ozempic prices โ†’

Wegovy

$270.00โ€“ $550.00

Lowest at Shoppers Drug Mart (Ontario)

Last verified 18 minutes ago ยท 172 prices tracked ยท 5 provinces

See all Wegovy prices โ†’

Side-by-side comparison

Price range (CAD)
Ozempic: $200.00 โ€“ $663.00
Wegovy: $270.00 โ€“ $550.00
Cheapest pharmacy
Ozempic: Jill Health
Wegovy: Shoppers Drug Mart
Provinces with prices
Ozempic: 5
Wegovy: 5
Generic name
Ozempic: semaglutide
Wegovy: semaglutide
Drug class
Ozempic: GLP-1 receptor agonist
Wegovy: GLP-1 receptor agonist
Administration
Ozempic: Subcutaneous injection
Wegovy: Subcutaneous injection
Dosing cadence
Ozempic: Weekly
Wegovy: Weekly
Manufacturer
Ozempic: Novo Nordisk
Wegovy: Novo Nordisk
Generic timeline
Ozempic: Data exclusivity expired January 4, 2026; generic submissions are pending Health Canada review.
Wegovy: Data exclusivity expired January 4, 2026; generic submissions are pending Health Canada review.

About these medications

Ozempic

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

Wegovy

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ozempic or Wegovy cheaper in Canada?

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Prices vary by province and pharmacy. Based on verified Canadian pharmacy data, Ozempic is generally priced lower per pen than Wegovy. The live price comparison on this page shows the current lowest prices for each drug at Canadian pharmacies.

Do Ozempic and Wegovy share the same active ingredient?

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Yes. Both Ozempic and Wegovy contain semaglutide as the active ingredient. They are both manufactured by Novo Nordisk and share the same drug class (GLP-1 receptor agonist), though they are approved under separate Health Canada product monographs.

Are Ozempic and Wegovy both covered by provincial drug plans in Canada?

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Coverage varies by province, plan, and individual criteria. Some provincial formularies cover one or both, while others cover neither without special authorization. Use the insurance coverage checker at glp1prices.ca/insurance to see what applies to your situation.

How often are Ozempic and Wegovy prices verified on this site?

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Weekly. Each price row on this page shows the exact date it was last verified. If you notice an outdated price, you can report it using the contact form at glp1prices.ca/contact.

Is generic semaglutide available in Canada as an alternative to Ozempic or Wegovy?

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Data exclusivity for semaglutide expired January 4, 2026 and generic submissions are pending Health Canada review. Novo Nordisk has also launched authorized generics: Plosbrio (equivalent to Ozempic) and Poviztra (equivalent to Wegovy), both approved December 22, 2025. GLP1Prices.ca tracks pricing for all four products.

Where can I see live prices for Ozempic and Wegovy?

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Live, verified prices are shown on this page. You can also view each drug individually at glp1prices.ca/drugs/ozempic and glp1prices.ca/drugs/wegovy, where prices are filtered by province.

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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