Weekly Insulin Injection Option Launching in Canada June 30

Weekly Insulin Injection Option Launching in Canada June 30
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A once-a-week insulin injection will be available in Canada starting this month, making the country the first in the world to launch the new adult diabetes medication.

Insulin icodec, sold under the brand name Awiqli, will be available across the country beginning June 30, drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced this week.