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Anticipated Shortage

WEGOVY

NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of WEGOVY in Canada?

A shortage of WEGOVY 2MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 2, 2026), but it has not started yet.

When will WEGOVY be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Guide

Ozempic and GLP-1 Shortage in Canada: Current Status

Why Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications have cycled in and out of shortage in Canada, how to check the current status, and what to ask your pharmacist if yours is affected.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength2MG
Last updated2026-09-02

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Other Products

WEGOVY

NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC

9.6MG · DIN 02528541

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PLOSBRIO

NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC

1.34MG · DIN 02568233

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OZEMPIC

NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC

2.68MG · DIN 02523930

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ SEMAGLUTIDE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

1.34MG · DIN 02571501

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SEVMIA

APOTEX INC

4MG · DIN 02569582

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ASPEN-SEMAGLUTIDE

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

1.34MG · DIN 02569930

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

DIN

02528517

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

SEMAGLUTIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-02

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)