Wegovy vs ZepboundPrice & Coverage in Canada

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

Which is cheaper?

Wegovy

$270.00โ€“ $550.00

Lowest at Shoppers Drug Mart (Ontario)

Last verified 41 minutes ago ยท 172 prices tracked ยท 5 provinces

See all Wegovy prices โ†’

Zepbound

Zepbound is not yet available in Canada.

View Mounjaro prices (equivalent product) โ†’

Side-by-side comparison

Price range (CAD)
Wegovy: $270.00 โ€“ $550.00
Zepbound: Not available in Canada
Cheapest pharmacy
Wegovy: Shoppers Drug Mart
Zepbound: โ€”
Provinces with prices
Wegovy: 5
Zepbound: โ€”
Generic name
Wegovy: semaglutide
Zepbound: tirzepatide
Drug class
Wegovy: GLP-1 receptor agonist
Zepbound: GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist
Administration
Wegovy: Subcutaneous injection
Zepbound: Subcutaneous injection
Dosing cadence
Wegovy: Weekly
Zepbound: Weekly
Manufacturer
Wegovy: Novo Nordisk
Zepbound: Eli Lilly
Generic timeline
Wegovy: 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

Wegovy

Wegovy (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 has not received Health Canada approval for sale in Canada. Wegovy (semaglutide, Novo Nordisk) is available at Canadian pharmacies. Mounjaro is the Canadian-approved tirzepatide alternative to Zepbound.

Do Wegovy and Zepbound share the same active ingredient?

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No. Wegovy contains semaglutide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist, manufactured by Novo Nordisk). Zepbound contains tirzepatide (a GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, manufactured by Eli Lilly). They are different molecules in related but distinct drug classes.

How much does Wegovy cost in Canada?

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Verified Wegovy prices at Canadian pharmacies are shown in the price card above. Prices vary by dosage strength, pharmacy, and province. See glp1prices.ca/drugs/wegovy for a full breakdown by province.

Are Wegovy and Zepbound both administered as injections?

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Yes. Both are subcutaneous injections administered once weekly. Wegovy uses a Novo Nordisk pre-filled pen; Zepbound uses an Eli Lilly pre-filled pen โ€” though Zepbound is not currently available in Canada.

Are there manufacturer savings programs for Wegovy in Canada?

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Novo Nordisk offers patient support programs for Wegovy in Canada. Current program details and savings amounts are listed at glp1prices.ca/savings-cards.

How often are Wegovy prices verified on this site?

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Weekly. Each row in the price table shows the exact date last verified. All prices are in Canadian dollars.

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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