Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announces it has launched a generic version of semaglutide injection in Canada, used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The company says the launch follows its receipt of a Notice of Compliance (NOC) from Health Canada on April 28, 2026. Dr. Reddy’s states it is among the first firms to introduce a generic semaglutide injection in the Canadian market, and that Canada is the first G7 country to grant market authorisation for semaglutide injection. In a company statement, Dr. Reddy’s CEO Erez Israeli links the launch to the company’s capabilities in complex drug and peptide development and says it is positioned to serve Canadian patients with “advanced, high-quality, and affordable” GLP-1 therapies. The company also says the Canada rollout builds on momentum from a recent launch in India under the brand name Obeda. Both outlets describe the Health Canada NOC date as the key trigger for the Canadian launch and characterize Dr. Reddy’s position as an early recipient/introducer of generic semaglutide in Canada.