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Generic semaglutide is coming to Canada. When it arrives, you can expect the same active ingredient as branded semaglutide at a fraction of the cost. We'll let you know the moment it's available through Raven.

Frequently asked questions

How do generics impact drug pricing?

In Canada, generic medications are priced within a regulated framework that typically lowers costs as more manufacturers enter the market. As competition increases, prices are driven down, making the same clinically approved active ingredients more accessible to Canadians.

Number of generics

Est. generic price (% of brand)*

1 generic available

~75% of brand price

2 generics available

~50% of brand price

3 or more generics available

~35% of brand price

*Percentages are estimates based on Canada's generic pricing framework. Brand-name prices may also decrease over time as competition in the market increases.

What is a generic medication?

Generic drugs are authorized by Health Canada to contain the exact same active ingredient as the original brand. Same mechanism. Same therapeutic effect. Just a different manufacturer and a lower price tag.

Why will it be cheaper?

Canada has a pricing framework that drives costs down as more generics enter the market. The more manufacturers approved, the more the price falls.

When will generic semaglutide be available in Canada?

The exact timing is still uncertain, but approvals are expected in 2026. Availability may be limited at first as manufacturers scale up production. We'll update you as soon as it's available through Raven.

Will Raven carry generic semaglutide?

Yes. Sign up above and you'll be the first to know when it's live.

Will it work the same way?

Generic semaglutide contains the same active ingredient as branded semaglutide and is required to produce the same therapeutic effect. Health Canada authorization means it has met the same standards and has the same indications.

Do I need to be an existing Raven patient to access it?

No. If you're new to Raven, you'll complete a brief online assessment so a Canadian clinician can review your health history and confirm it's the right fit for you.

More affordable access to treatment is coming

For years, the cost of semaglutide has been the single biggest barrier standing between Canadian women and a treatment that actually works. Generic semaglutide changes that. When it arrives, the same clinically proven active ingredient becomes accessible to significantly more women across the country.

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