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Generic Ozempic cost in British Columbia

If you're in British Columbia, generic semaglutide changed the math in 2026. Here's the price picture and how PharmaCare coverage fits — factual, and clearly time-stamped, because both move.

What it costs in BC

At Costco, the generic pen has run around $88 a month; chain pharmacies commonly land $95–120. Brand-name Ozempic self-pay sits higher, roughly $230–300. In Canada you do not need a Costco membership to use the pharmacy, which is worth knowing if you're paying cash.

How PharmaCare coverage works

BC PharmaCare covers semaglutide for type 2 diabetes as a limited-coverage drug, through a prescriber Special Authority request, typically after a trial of metformin at the maximum tolerated dose. As of mid-June 2026, PharmaCare added the Apotex and Dr. Reddy's generics under its Low Cost Alternative program with full coverage for eligible patients — the generics are priced well below brand Ozempic.

The weight-loss caveat

PharmaCare coverage here is about diabetes. Semaglutide for weight management is generally not publicly covered in BC, so that route is usually out of pocket or through private insurance.

Sources & last reviewed 2026: Province of British Columbia (PharmaCare, gov.bc.ca); Health Canada. Prices and coverage are point-in-time and change; this is general information, not medical advice, and Light Years earns nothing from any product named here.

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