Advance Medical Directives: What They Cover
Three situations, five types of care, one binding provision. What advance directives allow you to refuse, what they do not cover, and how to file them.
September 23, 2026
Saxenda in Quebec: Liraglutide for Weight Management—How It Works
Saxenda (liraglutide) is a daily injection approved by Health Canada for weight management. How it works, medical monitoring, and access in Quebec.
Contrave in Quebec: naltrexone/bupropion for weight management in tablet form
Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) is an oral medication approved by Health Canada for weight management. How it works, eligibility, and access in Quebec.
Xenical in Quebec: Orlistat, the pill that affects fat digestion
Xenical (orlistat) is an oral tablet approved by Health Canada that is taken with meals and reduces fat absorption. How it works and access in Quebec.
IMCIVREE in Quebec: setmelanotide for rare genetic causes of obesity
IMCIVREE (setmélanotide) est homologué par Santé Canada pour des indications génétiques précises liées à la voie MC4R, pas pour l’obésité générale. Fonctionnement et accès au… Read More "IMCIVREE in Quebec: setmelanotide for rare genetic causes of obesity
Wegovy in Quebec: Semaglutide for Weight Management—How Is It Different from Ozempic?
Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved by Health Canada specifically for weight management, with a different dosage than Ozempic. How it works and access in Quebec.
Zepbound™ in Quebec: tirzepatide and the KwikPen® pen for weight management
Zepbound (tirzepatide) is approved by Health Canada specifically for weight management, with a dual GIP + GLP-1 mechanism of action. How it works and access in Quebec.