Canada approved Dr. Reddy's generic copy of semaglutide (Ozempic), Novo Nordisk's weight-loss and diabetes drug. This is the first generic version available in Canada and may lower the cost for patients who need the medication.

• •Canada approved Dr. Reddy's generic version of semaglutide (Ozempic)
• •It is the first generic Ozempic available in Canada
• •Generic could lower cost for diabetes and weight-loss patients

Dr. Reddy's got approval to sell a generic copy of semaglutide (Ozempic), a popular weight-loss drug made by Novo Nordisk. The article says the generic version will cost less than the brand-name drug.

• •Dr. Reddy's got approval to sell a generic version of semaglutide (Ozempic).
• •The generic will cost less than Novo Nordisk's brand-name Ozempic.