Biocon eyes Canadian bonanza from generics of weight-loss 'super-drugs' Ozempic and WegovyBiocon Ltd. is set to seek regulatory approvals for generic versions of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy, targeting key markets like Canad...
02 Jul, 2025, 08.15 AM IST
Biocon gets CDSCO nod for generic diabetes medicationBiocon has secured Indian regulatory approval for its generic Liraglutide drug substance and product, a version of Victoza, for treating Ty...
03 Jun, 2025, 02.25 PM IST
Biocon shares in focus after CDSCO nod for diabetes drug LiraglutideBiocon shares are in focus as the company has received regulatory approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation for its dia...
03 Jun, 2025, 09.03 AM IST
Novo Nordisk inks $2-billion obesity drug deal with United LabsNovo will pay Hong Kong-based United Laboratories $200 million upfront for the drug, which combines three different mechanisms in an effort...
25 Mar, 2025, 01.08 AM IST
Biocon, Zentiva get EU approval for generic diabetes, weight management drugBiocon Ltd and Zentiva have secured decentralised procedure approval in the EU for Liraglutide, a complex formulation used for diabetes and...
24 Dec, 2024, 11.07 AM IST
Weight-loss drugs didn't curb health costs within two years, data showU.S. health insurance claims analysis shows that two years after starting Novo Nordisk's Wegovy or similar GLP-1 drugs, annual medical cost...
24 Oct, 2024, 03.44 PM IST
What other health conditions might weight-loss drugs treat?New data suggests that semaglutide may also cut the risk of stroke or heart attack, and may delay the progression of kidney disease in diab...
02 Jan, 2024, 05.13 PM IST
Sajjala Bio to begin clinical trials on diabetes drugIn a statement, the Hyderabad-based company that reported Rs 15 crore of revenue last fiscal year, said it would soon take up clinical stud...
03 Nov, 2018, 02.23 PM IST
Health to become more vital politically in India: Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Rebien Sørensen"India has a high incidence of non-communicable diseases, especially diabetes, and it is mostly because it is poorly regulated," said Søren...
19 Aug, 2016, 07.32 AM IST
Eli Lilly launches once-a-week diabetes drug in IndiaThe once-a-week non-insulin injectable Trulicity is distinct in the duration of dosage compared to products like Novo Nordisk's Victoza or ...
03 Mar, 2016, 06.50 PM IST
- DIPP for extending provision of Compulsory Licences beyond cancer drugs
The move will drastically reduce prices of key drugs, but at the same time, jeopardise the plans of multinational drug companies.
05 Mar, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- Novo to launch Victoza in Japan in June
Denmark's Novo Nordisk said it would launch its potential blockbuster drug Victoza in Japan this month.
02 Jun, 2010, 03.33 PM IST