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Medicine access, costs and pharmacist care in Canada.

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No Family Doctor? What a Canadian Pharmacist Can Now Prescribe (2026)

Millions of Canadians have no family doctor, yet pharmacists in nearly every province can now assess and prescribe for a growing list of common conditions. Here is what that covers, province by province, and where the limits are.

Ozempic, Wegovy and the New Generic: What GLP-1s Really Cost in Canada (2026)

Generic semaglutide has arrived in Canada, no province covers Wegovy for weight loss, and cash prices now range from under $100 to over $500 a month. Here is the honest 2026 map of GLP-1 costs and coverage.

Canadian-focused guides: what pharmacists can now prescribe, what GLP-1s really cost, and how to navigate care without a family doctor.