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By introducing access to generic semaglutide in Canada, the company is meeting the needs of a dynamic market and continuing its international expansion efforts
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SAN FRANCISCO — Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS), the leading health and wellness platform, today announced the availability of generic semaglutide through its platform in Canada. This is Hims & Hers’ first international generic GLP-1 offering, demonstrating the company’s ability to meet the unique needs of each global market it serves while continuing its international expansion efforts. Personalized treatment plans are available starting at $149 CAD/month, making effective, affordable GLP-1s accessible to Canadians for whom cost has long been a barrier to treatment.
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are overweight or living with obesity, but cost has remained a significant barrier to access the treatment they need. As the market becomes more dynamic and prices fall across the GLP-1 landscape, more eligible patients are now able to find the treatment that works best for their lifestyle and budget. This launch reflects Hims & Hers’ ability to rapidly identify opportunities to help customers in global markets access safe, affordable care.
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“Bringing generic semaglutide to Canada is a meaningful milestone, but it’s also a signal of something larger: our conviction that the model we’ve built in the United States can and should serve customers around the world,” said Mike Chi, Chief Operating Officer, Hims & Hers. “There are millions of people in markets around the world who are ready for more ways to find affordable, high-quality care. Our ability to enter a new market, build a locally credible program, deliver access to first-of-its-kind medical treatment, and generate real impact at scale is what sets us apart.”
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“Generics have always played a critical role in expanding access to medicines that change lives,” said Dr. Sandy Van, Obesity Medicine Specialist and Chief Medical Officer, Hims & Hers Canada. “Today marks a turning point: more choice, lower costs, and a genuine commitment to care built around the whole patient. Every Canadian deserves access to the treatment that’s right for them, regardless of what they can afford.”
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Now through Hims & Hers, eligible customers in Canada will have access to personalised care plans that may include generic semaglutide or branded options, alongside unlimited and ongoing Care Team access and evidence-informed resources built around nutrition, movement, and sleep, all designed to support sustainable, lasting habits for long-term weight management. All Canadian customers are seen by Canadian providers who bring local clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the Canadian healthcare landscape.
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Generic semaglutide is authorized for sale by Health Canada for the management of Type 2 diabetes. It may be prescribed off-label for weight management in a licensed healthcare provider’s sole clinical judgment. Hims & Hers Canada Inc. does not currently offer access to treatment services for Type 2 diabetes.
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About Hims & Hers Health, Inc.
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Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We believe how you feel in your body and mind transforms how you show up in life. That’s why we’re building a future where nothing stands in the way of harnessing this power. Hims & Hers normalizes health & wellness challenges—and innovates on their solutions—to make feeling happy and healthy easy to achieve. No two people are the same, so the company provides access to personalized care designed for results. For more information, please visit www.hims.com and www.forhers.com.
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