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Novo Nordisk launches cheaper, rebranded Ozempic and Wegovy in Canada to fight generics and improve access.
Novo Nordisk is exploring lower-priced, renamed versions of Ozempic and Wegovy—Plosbrio and Poviztra—for the Canadian market to counter upcoming generic semaglutide drugs.
Health Canada has approved the submissions for these biologically identical products, which bypass the lengthy generic review process.
In contrast, chemically synthesized generics from Sandoz, Apotex, Teva, Taro, and Aspen Pharmacare are still under evaluation.
The move is seen as a strategic pricing tactic to maintain market share amid pressure from generics, potentially improving patient access despite high current prices.
Most Canadian patients are covered by insurance or public plans, but uninsured individuals can still receive support through Novo Nordisk’s assistance programs.
Novo Nordisk lanza Ozempic y Wegovy más baratos y rebrandingados en Canadá para luchar contra los genéricos y mejorar el acceso.