Ozempic Price in Canada
semaglutide · Weekly injection
Expected weight loss: ~15% body weight
Ozempic (semaglutide) costs $258.19–$282 per month in Canada. The cheapest option is Costco at $258.19 per month. Limited Use (Type 2 Diabetes only in ON). Last updated: 2026-06-09.
Compare Ozempic
Pharmacy Price Comparison
| Pharmacy | Brand | Generic | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco | $258.19/moCheapest | $88.88/mo | No membership needed |
| Rexall | $276.00/mo | $99.00/mo | |
| Shoppers Drug Mart | $282.00/mo | $103.53/mo |
Cash prices verified by phone call at Ontario pharmacies; totals include the dispensing fee.
Provincial Coverage
Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB)
Limited Use code 507 — approved for Type 2 Diabetes only
Coverage by Province
- ON
- Limited Use (Type 2 Diabetes only)
- BC
- Special Authority (Type 2 Diabetes only)
- AB
- Special Authorization (Type 2 Diabetes only)
- SK
- Exception Drug Status (Type 2 Diabetes only)
- MB
- Part 1 benefits (Type 2 Diabetes only)
- QC
- Listed on formulary (Type 2 Diabetes only)
- Other Provinces
- May be covered for Type 2 Diabetes under provincial drug plan
How to Save
Cheapest Pharmacy
Costco
$258.19/mo
Save $23.81/mo vs. Shoppers Drug Mart
Generic Available
Available now
$88.88–$103.53
A generic version of Ozempic (semaglutide) is available now, with verified pricing of $88.88–$103.53.
Patient Assistance Program
May cover full cost for patients without any drug plan
Patients without private drug insurance may qualify for the Novo Nordisk Care program, which can help cover the cost of Ozempic. Contact the program directly to check eligibility.
Medical expense tax credit: eligible prescription costs may count toward the federal medical expense tax credit; CRA applies the lesser of 3% of net income or the annual threshold.
Drug Information
- Brand Name
- Ozempic
- Generic Name
- semaglutide
- Category
- Weight Loss
- Route
- Weekly injection
- Price Range
- $258.19–$282 per month
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Provincial Drug Plan Coverage
Coverage status for Ozempic (semaglutide) across Canadian provincial drug plans. Eligibility criteria vary by province.
| Province | Drug Plan | Coverage Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | OHIP | Limited Use (Type 2 Diabetes only) |
| British Columbia | MSP | Special Authority (Type 2 Diabetes only) |
| Alberta | AHCIP | Special Authorization (Type 2 Diabetes only) |
| Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Health | Exception Drug Status (Type 2 Diabetes only) |
| Manitoba | Manitoba Health | Part 1 benefits (Type 2 Diabetes only) |
| Quebec | RAMQ | Listed on formulary (Type 2 Diabetes only) |
May be covered for Type 2 Diabetes under provincial drug plan
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Ozempic cost in Canada?
- Ozempic costs $258.19–$282 per month in Canada. Costco offers the lowest price at $258.19 per month.
- Is Ozempic covered by provincial drug plans?
- Limited Use (Type 2 Diabetes only in ON)
- Is there a generic version of Ozempic?
- Yes. A generic version of Ozempic is available now. Verified cost: $88.88–$103.53.
- Are there patient assistance programs for Ozempic?
- Novo Nordisk Care: May cover full cost for patients without any drug plan
Sources
Pharmacy prices were obtained through direct pharmacy inquiries for the listed package/unit, or for a standard 30-day supply when no package-specific unit is shown. Canadian pharmacies do not publish prescription drug prices online. Price ranges are rounded listed-basis estimates. Displayed pharmacy totals include dispensing fees; separate drug columns show the medication/package amount before the fee. Prices may vary by location, dosage, quantity, and supply. Provincial coverage data is sourced from each province's public formulary database. Coverage criteria and terminology differ between provinces.
Read the full pricing methodology and canonical sources.
- Phone-Verified Pharmacy PricesTeleTest Ontario pharmacy pricing survey: cash price incl. dispensing fee, verified by direct phone callAccessed 2026-06-09
- ODB Formulary StatusOntario Drug Benefit Formulary — semaglutideAccessed 2026-01-15
- Provincial Drug CoverageBC PharmaCare Formulary SearchAccessed 2026-01-15
- Provincial Drug CoverageAlberta Drug Benefit List — OzempicAccessed 2026-01-15
- Drug Product InformationHealth Canada Drug Product Database — OzempicAccessed 2026-02-26
- Patient Assistance ProgramNovo Nordisk CareAccessed 2026-02-26
Last updated: 2026-06-09