Combined, they may produce symptomatic hypoglycemia, particularly in patients who are also taking a sulfonylurea or insulin alongside their GLP-1
Once a second generic enters the market, the price for both drops to 50 per cent, and once three or more generic products are available the cost decreases to about 35 per cent of brand-name Ozempic's price [Source: cbc.ca/news/health/ozempic-semaglutide-generic-version-canada-9.7184915]
The projected savings represent one of the most significant cost reductions expected in the prescription drug market, particularly given the high utilization of GLP-1 medications across employer plans
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The competitive landscape is rapidly transforming following the March 2026 patent expiry in India, which triggered a wave of generic launches from over a dozen Indian manufacturers
