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Early Generic Semaglutide in Canada—Implications for US Patients and Policy

JAMA Internal Medicine 10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.2209

June 08, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This Viewpoint explores the emergence of generic versions of semaglutide in Canada and the implications for US patients.

Corresponding Author: Reed F. Beall, PhD, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada (reed.beall@ucalgary.ca).

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