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Analyses were adjusted for age, sex, T2D duration, semaglutide dose, baseline endpoint level, index year (to account for reimbursement policy changes), and concomitant anti-diabetic treatment
Eligible seniors and low-income individuals pay minimal co-payments ($0-$6.11 depending on program status), but coverage requires proof of diabetes diagnosis and failure to control blood sugar with metformin alone. British Columbia (PharmaCare): BCs PharmaCare plan covers Ozempic for Type 2 diabetes patients, specifically when first-line treatments like metformin havent achieved adequate blood sugar control. Quebec (RAMQ): Quebecs public prescription drug insurance plan provides coverage for Ozempic in diabetes patients, with co-payments up to 35% of the total cost depending on income level. Nationwide Reality: As of 2026, no provincial health plan covers Wegovy for weight loss , and GLP-1 medications are generally restricted to diabetes indications only