Generic Semaglutide is Here! How Does This Impact Hims Patients? | Hims

Patients across Canada have been waiting patiently for the arrival of generic Semaglutide treatments, and the time is finally here! This page will walk you through everything you need to know about how this new medication option will impact Hims patients.

Key Takeaways

• Patients who are currently prescribed Ozempic will receive the new lower price automatically.
• Generic Semaglutide is chemically identical to its brand-named versions, meaning it has the same quality, efficacy, and safety requirements.
• Switching from a brand-named version of Semaglutide to a generic one is straightforward, but the process is variable depending on the brand that you are currently prescribed. For many patients, no action is needed at all!

How will this affect me if I'm a Hims patient?

The price of Ozempic has dropped by more than 50%! If you're an existing Hims patient who is already prescribed Ozempic, you'll automatically receive the new lower price on your next fill. No action will be required on your end to take advantage of these savings.

How will generic Semaglutide compare in price to brand-name equivalents?

The cost of generic Semaglutide will be the same as Ozempic, which has dropped by about 50%. The costs vary, based on things like whether you have private insurance coverage, manufacturer patient support programs and the province that you're in.

Do I need to make a change to my medication to take advantage of cost savings?

It depends on which brand-name medication you're currently taking.

If you're currently prescribed Ozempic, when the price change goes into effect, you'll see the cost change automatically on your next refill. There's nothing needed from you to take advantage of these savings.

Which type of generic Semaglutide is Hims going to offer?

At this time, Hims will be providing Apo-Semaglutide treatments for eligible patients across Canada.

Apo-Semaglutide is being manufactured by Apotex Inc. to provide these types of treatments to patients in Canada. Like Hims, Apotex Inc. is a Canadian company dedicated to the Canadian market and a long-time partner with Hims.

Is there any difference in how generic Semaglutide functions compared to the brand-named versions?

No, there isn't.

Chemically, generic Semaglutide is identical to its brand-name equivalents. The treatment must be authorized for sale by Health Canada, which means they have to submit multiple studies to prove bioequivalence – confirming it delivers the exact same amount of medicine into the body at the exact same rate, guaranteeing identical safety and effectiveness.

The design of the injection pen and the non-medicinal ingredients may vary, but apart from that, there's no measurable difference between these treatments except their names.

How do I know if I could be eligible for generic Semaglutide?

If you are a Hims patient and you aren't sure of the next steps, please contact Hims support by clicking the chat bubble once you are logged into your Hims account.

If you aren't currently a Hims patient, the easiest way to find out whether you may be eligible for generic Semaglutide through Hims in Canada is to complete a secure online assessment, and one of our healthcare practitioners will evaluate your health and medical history to determine whether this treatment would be appropriate for you.

How is generic Semaglutide going to be supplied in Canada?

If your healthcare practitioner determines that generic Semaglutide would be an appropriate treatment option for you based on your health, current condition, and medical history, they will be able to provide you with a prescription for generic Semaglutide.

Will there be pills or injections for generic Semaglutide?

Generic Semaglutide will only be available as a preloaded injection taken once per week at this time.

Will Hims still provide free delivery for generic Semaglutide treatments?

Yes, Hims and our pharmacy partners will still provide free delivery on all of our treatments across Canada, including generic Semaglutide for patients who receive a prescription.

Once you've received your prescription, it will typically take 2-4 days for a prescription to be filled and delivered to your chosen address in Canada.