Ozempic price drop in Canada?

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Dosexo

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My local pharmacy told me a while back that Ozempic was going to get way cheaper in January. But I just picked up my refill, and it was the same old price.

What's the deal? Do I need a new script for a different brand, or what? Or did the expected changes not actually happen?
 
I think your pharmacist wasn't quite right, or maybe you misunderstood. The original Canadian patent expired in January. That just means other companies can now create their own generic versions. Once those generics are available, the price *should* drop. But those generics need to be manufactured and approved, which will take time. It could be a few months before you see any change.
 
My doctor mentioned a couple weeks ago that there should be a cheaper, generic brand coming out but didn't have a date. Said to check with my pharmacy regularly.
 
The patent with Novo ended in January. But the generic brands need approval still. I heard there are about 9 generic brands awaiting approvals, and they think prices will be about 65% lower once they're approved. The brand name might get cheaper too, to compete, but generics should be the cheapest option. I think it will take until the fall, supposedly.
 
You're not missing anything. And you don't need a different prescription or brand name right away. A lot of people don’t realize that patent expirations or price predictions don't immediately equal cheaper prices at the pharmacy. Your pharmacist may have just been talking about the fact that semaglutide patents are expiring, but that doesn’t guarantee lower costs on the shelves.

It really helps to set realistic expectations when starting these medications. That's why having a clear picture of the timeline and potential side effects is so important.
 
I wonder if anyone has explored Sermorelin as an alternative? I saw some people talking about it. It may be more cost effective?
 
I've heard that compounded testosterone cream can be cheaper. Has anyone tried that? Seems like it could be a good way to save money on TRT.
 
BrookSide said:
I've heard that compounded testosterone cream can be cheaper. Has anyone tried that? Seems like it could be a good way to save money on TRT.
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Be careful with compounded stuff. Yeah, it can be cheaper, but you might not be getting the same quality as something like Androgel. With Androgel, at least you know the formula is tested and reliable. Lots of places can whip up "compounded testosterone," but they don't always test how well it actually works.
 
SaladLife said:
Be careful with compounded stuff. Yeah, it can be cheaper, but you might not be getting the same quality as something like Androgel. With Androgel, at least you know the formula is tested and reliable. Lots of places can whip up "compounded testosterone," but they don't always test how well it actually works.
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That's a good point. It's important to consider how well your body is actually absorbing the medication, not just the cost.
 
I was also looking into sermorelin, but the cost seemed really high. I need to inject it every night before bed. Is there anything cheaper that anyone knows about?
 
Canada's pricing hinges on generic approval count. More generics equals deeper discounts, potentially hitting 75% off. Supply is the real bottleneck though - if pharmacies run short, you're back to full price on the name brand.
 
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