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CBC reports Canadians currently pay anywhere from $300 to $500 per month for GLP-1 medications, including semaglutide brands such as Ozempic and Wegovy [Source: cbc.ca/news/health/ozempic-trumprx-cheaper-insurance-9.6970197]
Under standard review timelines, that places potential FDA approval somewhere around mid to late next year
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