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Some Canadian pharmacists are already stocking their shelves with generic versions of semaglutide, more commonly known by the brand name Ozempic. But will these generics be just as good, and how much will the cost come down? Three weeks ago, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and Apotex Inc. received Health Canada approval …
Read More »H5N1. Ozempic. Toxic drugs. Here are the health stories we’re watching in 2025
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. The rapid-fire spread of bird flu, an evolving toxic drug supply and the political response …
Read More »Ozempic maker says unapproved compounded drugs being sold in Canada – National
Unapproved, compounded versions of a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug are being sold in Canada, the Ozempic maker said, amid a warning about dosing errors that have resulted in some people being hospitalized in the United States. Novo Nordisk told Global News on Monday that it has filed a complaint with …
Read More »Are ‘Ozempic babies’ on the rise? What to know about the growing phenomenon – National
The term “Ozempic babies” is taking social media by storm as a growing number of women have shared their stories of getting pregnant after using the popular weight-loss drug. While there is no scientific research yet specifically looking at the “Ozempic babies” phenomenon, experts say the increasing anecdotal evidence is …
Read More »Ozempic may soon be hard to find in Canada as supplier cites shortage – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 18, 2023 12:26 pm Updated August 18, 2023 12:30 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, the manufacturer said Friday. Novo Nordisk said it …
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