Sandoz wins Health Canada approval for generic semaglutide injection

18. Sep 2026

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(AWP Alliance News) - Sandoz won Health Canada marketing authorization on Sept. 18, 2026 for a generic semaglutide injection, positioning it to launch an Ozempic equivalent in Canada for adults with type 2 diabetes. The company said the approval does not change its 2026 financial guidance, citing no expected material contribution this year.

Sandoz flagged the Canadian GLP-1 market at USD 2.6 billion.

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