Semaglutide
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Could GLP-1 drugs help your mental health? New study finds a linkSemaglutide, the active ingredient in GLP-1 drugs, was associated with a lower risk of worsening mental health, a study published in Lancet Psychiatry found.HealthMar 20
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Novo Nordisk says generic Ozempic, Wegovy will slow sales in CanadaNovo Nordisk says the expiration of its patents for some semaglutide GLP-1 drug treatments in markets like Canada will result in more generics and hurt sales.HealthFeb 4
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Health Canada warns of fake semaglutide drugs, cites ‘product safety’ risksHealth Canada is warning Canadians of the dangers of buying "fake or unauthorized products" meant to replicate popular GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy.ConsumerJan 22
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Health Canada issues recall notice for compounded semaglutide drugsHealth Canada has issued a recall notice for compounded drugs containing semaglutide, which is a key component in popular medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.HealthJan 22, 2025
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Wegovy approved in Canada to combat risk of non fatal-heart attackHealth Canada has approved Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of nonfatal heart attack or myocardial infarction in some adults.HealthNov 27, 2024
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Can semaglutide help reduce opioid overdoses? What new study suggestsSemaglutide – a key ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy – was associated with a lower risk of opioid overdose in patients with Type 2 diabetes and opioid use disorder, research shows.HealthSep 26, 2024
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Ozempic maker says unapproved compounded drugs being sold in CanadaNovo Nordisk says it has filed a complaint with Health Canada regarding the promotion and sale of compounded semaglutide – a key ingredient in both Ozempic and Wegovy.HealthJul 30, 2024
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No reports of counterfeit Ozempic in Canada amid WHO warningHealth Canada says it has not received any reports of counterfeit Ozempic in the country after the WHO issued a warning about fake batches in some countries.HealthJun 21, 2024
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EU probe of Ozempic, Wegovy ends with no evidence of link to suicideThe European Medicines Agency regulatory committee announced the results of its review on Friday, the latest group to find no known tie between drugs like Ozempic and suicide.HealthApr 12, 2024
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As Ozempic use grows, poison centre calls in Canada jump for injectable weight-loss drugsAt least three provinces have reported an increase in calls to poison control related to semaglutide and liraglutide drugs, diabetes medication also used for weight-loss.CanadaDec 21, 2023
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