GLP-1 prices in Nova Scotia, by pharmacy and city
Cash prices at every chain that dispenses in Nova Scotia, dispensing fee included, then the cheapest counter in each city we track.
Costco Pharmacy, CanadaDrugsOnline, Walmart Pharmacy, Real Canadian Superstore, Rexall, Shoppers Drug Mart.
Save-On-Foods, London Drugs.
Every GLP-1 in Nova Scotia, cheapest first
Lowest total at the starting strength, what the savings card does to it, and what the same month costs at the priciest chain that dispenses here.
| Medication | Cheapest pharmacy | Cash total | With savings card | Programme | Priciest we track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozempic semaglutide · Novo Nordisk | Costco Pharmacy | $266 | $92 save $174 | Ozempic savings card | $328 |
| Apo-Semaglutide Generic generic semaglutide · Apotex | Costco Pharmacy | $92 | Already generic | — | $123 |
| Rybelsus oral semaglutide · Novo Nordisk | Costco Pharmacy | $247 | No card | None in Canada | $306 |
| Mounjaro tirzepatide · Eli Lilly | Costco Pharmacy | $330 | Case by case | Eli Lilly patient support | $393 |
| Zepbound tirzepatide · Eli Lilly | Costco Pharmacy | $330 | Enrol first near $300 a month without private insurance, and Lilly reports about $30 a month with coverage | myZepbound Savings and Support Program | $405 |
| Wegovy semaglutide · Novo Nordisk | Costco Pharmacy | $380 | Case by case | NovoCare | $507 |
| Saxenda liraglutide · Novo Nordisk | Costco Pharmacy | $415 | No card | — | $507 |
| Sevmia Not marketed generic semaglutide · Apotex | Not yet dispensed in Canada Health Canada approved Sevmia on 29 June 2026, but its Drug Product Database entry still shows no market date, so it is not yet dispensed by Canadian pharmacies. Supply depends on semaglutide active ingredient from Dr. Reddy's, and availability is not expected before November 2026. The figures below would be a guess, so we do not publish one. | ||||
Totals include each pharmacy's dispensing fee and assume no coverage. Rows marked Audited come from a published August 2026 retail phone audit; rows marked Estimated are modelled from list pricing. Save-On-Foods and London Drugs do not operate in Nova Scotia and are left out rather than shown with a price nobody here can pay.
Ozempic 1 mg at every chain in Nova Scotia
The maintenance dose most readers fill month after month, at every counter that stocks it here. Switch drug and strength on the comparison page.
Ozempic · 1 mg in Nova Scotia
| Pharmacy | Strength | Drug price | Dispensing | Cash total | With savings card | Per dose | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Pharmacy Lowest Membership not required to use the pharmacy | 1 mg | $258 | $4 | $262 | $92 save $170 | $66 | Audited Aug 2026 | |
| Walmart Pharmacy | 1 mg | $262 | $12 | $274 | $120 save $154 | $69 | Audited Aug 2026 | |
| CanadaDrugsOnline Mail order · 3–5 business days | 1 mg | $287 | — | $287 | $97 save $190 | $72 | Estimated | |
| Rexall | 1 mg | $276 | $13 | $289 | $112 save $177 | $72 | Audited Aug 2026 | |
| Shoppers Drug Mart | 1 mg | $300 | $14 | $314 | $123 save $191 | $79 | Audited Aug 2026 | |
| Real Canadian Superstore | 1 mg | $303 | $12 | $315 | $115 save $200 | $79 | Estimated |
Cash totals include each pharmacy's dispensing fee and assume no coverage. Rows marked Audited come from a published August 2026 retail phone audit; rows marked Estimated are modelled from list pricing and each chain's fee, so confirm those before relying on one. The savings-card column applies Ozempic savings card to that same total, and programmes generally cannot be combined with public plans such as ODB, NIHB or BC PharmaCare. Western-Canada-only chains appear in BC, AB, MB and SK.
Rows marked Audited come from a published retail phone audit; rows marked Estimated are modelled from list pricing and each chain’s dispensing fee. The reports below are patients posting their own receipts: one till on one day, cited against the row they support rather than folded into the figures. ir/Ozempic — getting it from Costco iir/CostcoCanada — with the Novo price-match card iiir/CostcoCanada — unassisted chain rate ivr/CostcoCanada — Ozempic and Wegovy pricing in Quebec
City by city in Nova Scotia
Ozempic runs $276 in Halifax to $294 in Sydney, a $18 monthly gap inside Nova Scotia alone, on the identical product. Nationally the spread is wider: Calgary is cheapest at $248, Montreal the most expensive at $311.
Ozempic by city
| City | Metro | Cheapest counter | Per month | vs cheapest in NS | Chains here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Cheapest in NS | 440K | Costco Pharmacy Membership not required to use the pharmacy | $276 | — | 6 |
| Dartmouth | 92K | Costco Pharmacy Membership not required to use the pharmacy | $276 | +$0 | 6 |
| Truro | 13K | CanadaDrugsOnline Mail order · 3–5 business days | $293 | +$17 | 5 |
| Sydney | 30K | CanadaDrugsOnline Mail order · 3–5 business days | $294 | +$18 | 5 |
City figures resolve to the cheapest counter in that market, including its dispensing fee. Chain coverage differs by city, which is usually why a city ranks where it does.
HalifaxCheapest in NS
Atlantic Canada's best-served market. One Costco Bayers Lake, and Superstore coverage is genuinely competitive on dispensing fees.
| Pharmacy | Drug | Fee | Total | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Pharmacy | $258 | $4 | $262 | Audited Aug 2026 |
| Walmart Pharmacy | $262 | $12 | $274 | Audited Aug 2026 |
| Rexall | $276 | $13 | $289 | Audited Aug 2026 |
Dartmouth#2 of 4
Shares Halifax's Costco catchment across the harbour; pricing is effectively identical.
| Pharmacy | Drug | Fee | Total | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Pharmacy | $258 | $4 | $262 | Audited Aug 2026 |
| Walmart Pharmacy | $262 | $12 | $274 | Audited Aug 2026 |
| Rexall | $276 | $13 | $289 | Audited Aug 2026 |
Truro#3 of 4
No local discounter; mail order or a Halifax trip are the cheaper routes.
| Pharmacy | Drug | Fee | Total | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Pharmacy | $262 | $12 | $274 | Audited Aug 2026 |
| Rexall | $276 | $13 | $289 | Audited Aug 2026 |
| Canada | $300 | — | $300 | Estimated |
Sydney#4 of 4
Cape Breton pricing is the highest in the province; mail order is usually cheapest.
| Pharmacy | Drug | Fee | Total | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Pharmacy | $262 | $12 | $274 | Audited Aug 2026 |
| Rexall | $276 | $13 | $289 | Audited Aug 2026 |
| Canada | $301 | — | $301 | Estimated |
Three ways to pay less in Nova Scotia
Change pharmacy
Same drug, same dose, same country: Costco Pharmacy and Real Canadian Superstore are $53 apart on a single month of Ozempic. This is the cheapest change to make and it takes one phone call.
See the table above →Switch to a generic
Apo-Semaglutide is Health Canada approved and lands at $92 at Costco Pharmacy. If you are paying cash for brand semaglutide, this is the single biggest line-item change available to you. It is the same figure the Ozempic card reaches without switching product, so take one or the other, not both.
Generic cost guide →Use the savings card
The Ozempic savings card is applied at the counter with nothing to print, taking Ozempic to $92: the same price as the generic, while staying on the brand.
All savings cards →Common questions about GLP-1 prices in Nova Scotia
Which pharmacy is cheapest for Ozempic in Nova Scotia?
Costco Pharmacy, at $262 for a 1 mg pen including its $4 dispensing fee. That row is from a published August 2026 retail phone audit. Walmart Pharmacy is next at $274.
Does Nova Scotia have a Costco pharmacy?
Yes. Costco Pharmacy dispenses in Nova Scotia, membership is not required to use the pharmacy, and its $4 dispensing fee is the lowest of any chain we track. It is usually the cheapest counter in the province for brand and generic semaglutide alike.
Is generic semaglutide available in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Apo-Semaglutide is Health Canada approved and dispensed in Nova Scotia. The cheapest counter we track for it is Costco Pharmacy at $92 a month including the dispensing fee, against $262 for brand Ozempic at the cheapest chain.
Why do GLP-1 prices differ between cities in Nova Scotia?
Chain coverage. Halifax is cheapest at $262 and Sydney dearest at $274, on the identical pen. The manufacturer's price is uniform across Canada; what differs is which discount chains operate in a given city and how much local competition there is. A city with a Costco or several Superstore pharmacies has a lower floor than one served mainly by independents.
Can I use the Ozempic savings card in Nova Scotia?
Yes. The Ozempic savings card applies in Nova Scotia and brings brand Ozempic in line with generic semaglutide pricing at the counter, with nothing to print. It generally cannot be combined with a public drug plan.