Pharma

Novo Nordisk's 'surprising' patent loss opens the door to cost savings and competition

Semaglutide, the ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon move to generic status in Canada and consultants hope this sparks plan sponsors to take a proactive approach to weight management

Novo Nordisk's 'surprising' patent loss opens the door to cost savings and competition

Study links GLP-1 drugs to lower cancer risk in adults with obesity and diabetes

Employers urged to address stigma and rethink benefits for workers with obesity

Study links GLP-1 drugs to lower cancer risk in adults with obesity and diabetes

Canadians visit pharmacists up to 10 times more often than doctors.

Specialty pharma claims triple as pharmacists fill gaps in primary care, TELUS Health report finds

Canadians visit pharmacists up to 10 times more often than doctors.

Ontario stalls on pharmacy network rules as patient case and policy talks drag on

Province reopens review of insurer-pharmacy deals while regulator holds off on decision

Ontario stalls on pharmacy network rules as patient case and policy talks drag on

Can benefit plans stomach the $77 million weight-loss drug bill?

Wegovy claims soared 91% in 2024 as insurers weigh coverage limits and rising plan costs

Can benefit plans stomach the $77 million weight-loss drug bill?

Users of competitor lost 50% more weight than those on Wegovy in trial

Wegovy drives 91% spike in Canadian drug claims while Zepbound outperforms in US clinical trial

Users of competitor lost 50% more weight than those on Wegovy in trial