If the U.S. goes ahead with its tariffs, we can expect tariffs on drugs and Canada to retaliate with similar measures, warns pharmacy industry expert Bertrand Bolduc.
Unlike other oral iron treatments, ferric maltol does not contain ferrous iron. Instead, it is composed of stable ferric iron bound to maltol, a natural sugar derivative, to offer improved tolerability.
Canadian company Sandoz is set to launch the very first generic semaglutide in 2026, making this costly treatment more accessible, possibly raising other issues.
