Wire›2026 05 02›Health Canada Approves 2nd Generic Version Of Ozempic And It S Canadian

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Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic — and it's Canadian

Health Canada has approved the second generic version of brand-name Ozempic, this one manufactured by Canadian company Apotex.

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Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic — and it's CanadianHealth Canada has approved the second generic version of brand-name Ozempic, this one manufactured by Canadian company Apotex.
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