On 27 November 2024, Novo Nordisk Canada announced Canadian approval of Wegovy® (semaglutide) for the reduction of risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction in adults with established cardiovascular disease.
Wegovy® was approved in Canada for the treatment of obesity in November 2021. Wegovy® is the first Health Canada-approved treatment supporting both chronic weight management and risk reduction regarding myocardial infarction.