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Semaglutide shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Some Semaglutide products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 5 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
Products affected
2 / 5
In shortage since
Jun 2, 2026
Reports on file
8
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
RYBELSUS
7MG · TABLET · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02497603 · since Jun 18, 2026, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortage
RYBELSUS
14MG · TABLET · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02497611 · since Jun 2, 2026, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Anticipated
RYBELSUS
3MG · TABLET · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02497581 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
OZEMPIC
1MG · SOLUTION · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02471469 · ended Jan 17, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
OZEMPIC
1.34MG · SOLUTION · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02471477 · ended Feb 16, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
RYBELSUS
3MG · TABLET · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02497581 · ended Jan 9, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
RYBELSUS
14MG · TABLET · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02497611 · ended Jan 9, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
OZEMPIC
1MG · SOLUTION · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02471469 · ended Mar 24, 2023 · Other (Please describe in comments)

What's happening

Semaglutide is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC.

The reported cause is: other (please describe in comments). Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.

If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Semaglutide be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Semaglutide in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

Related drugs

Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.