Which is cheaper, Ozempic or Mounjaro?

Generic semaglutide is generally cheaper, starting at $89.72 per month compared to $325.67 per month for Mounjaro. The lowest price is at Costco ($89.72 per month).

What is the difference between Ozempic and Mounjaro?

Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are different medications in the weight loss category.

Is Ozempic or Mounjaro covered by provincial drug plans?

Ozempic: Limited Use on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Mounjaro: Limited Use on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Ozempic vs Mounjaro: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

Generic semaglutide starts at $89.72 per month, while Mounjaro starts at $325.67 per month in Canada. Ozempic contains semaglutide, while Mounjaro contains tirzepatide. Last updated: 2026-10-30.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Ozempic	Mounjaro
Lowest Available Price Range	Generic: $89.72–$113.54 per month	$325.67–$650.00 per month
Cheapest Pharmacy	Generic at Costco ($89.72 per month)	N/A
Generic Name	semaglutide	tirzepatide
Route	Weekly injection	Weekly injection
Category	Weight Loss	Weight Loss
ODB Coverage	Limited Use	Limited Use
Coverage Notes	Limited Use (Type 2 Diabetes only in ON)	Not covered for weight loss

Full Drug Pages

Ozempic semaglutide Generic: $89.72–$113.54 per month Mounjaro tirzepatide $325.67–$650.00 per month

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ozempic or Mounjaro?: Generic semaglutide is generally cheaper, starting at $89.72 per month compared to $325.67 per month for Mounjaro. The lowest price is at Costco ($89.72 per month).
What is the difference between Ozempic and Mounjaro?: Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are different medications in the weight loss category.
Is Ozempic or Mounjaro covered by provincial drug plans?: Ozempic: Limited Use on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Mounjaro: Limited Use on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-10-30