The cheapest semaglutide in Canada in 2026 is generic Apo-Semaglutide, the Ozempic molecule, at roughly $88 to $99 per month at Costco Pharmacy since the May 2026 launch
With Medicare in 2025, here's what to expect: Medicare may cover semaglutide for diabetes, but it may not cover weight loss You might pay up to $590 per year before coverage starts (the deductible) After that, you will have to pay a portion of the cost (copay or coinsurance) In 2025, after meeting your deductible, you pay 25% of drug costs until you've spent a total of $2,000
If your side effects are severe, or they dont seem to be going away, contact your health provider
Many patients continue to use the medication at lower doses or on a reduced schedule to prevent the weight from coming back
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed that, to 5 May 2025, it has received 44 reports of eye disorders associated with semaglutide