Eli Lilly halts India obesity awareness campaign after regulatory scrutiny, seeks rules clarityEli Lilly halted its obesity awareness campaign in India. The nation's drug regulator cautioned the company about potential violations. The...
12 May, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
Weight-loss drug craze for Ozempic, Mounjaro surges in India amid safety concernsIn India, appetite for weight-loss drugs is on the rise, with consumers increasingly turning to injectables such as Mounjaro and Ozempic fo...
19 Apr, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Mounjaro sales dip amid price war as semaglutide generics gain groundMounjaro, the star pharmaceutical from Eli Lilly, is experiencing a downturn in sales across India. This slump can be attributed to competi...
10 Apr, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Weight is over! Pharma stocks jump up to 4% as patent for Ozempic's key ingredient expires; what lies ahead?Pharma stocks rose up to 4% as Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide patent nears expiry, raising expectations of cheaper generics in India. Strong gr...
20 Mar, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Dr Reddy's says Wegovy copycat to be priced competitively, with 50-60% discounts feasibleIndian drugmaker Dr Reddy's Laboratories is set to launch a generic version of the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy. The company aims to off...
17 Feb, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Delhi HC allows Sun Pharma to manufacture, export its own weight loss drugThe Delhi High Court has allowed Sun Pharma to manufacture and export its version of semaglutide, the diabetes and anti-obesity drug made b...
10 Dec, 2025, 11.56 AM IST
Novo Nordisk gears up for December Ozempic launch in India, sources sayDanish drugmaker Novo Nordisk is set to launch its popular diabetes drug Ozempic in India this month. This move aims to capture a significa...
04 Dec, 2025, 10.21 AM IST
Weight-loss drug Mounjaro crosses Rs 100 crore sales in 4 monthsThe drug clocked Rs 47-crore sales in July, double its June figure, according to data from prescriptions tracker PharmaTrac. If this month-...
08 Aug, 2025, 03.21 PM IST
Dr Reddy's plans to launch generic of Novo's weight-loss drug next year, CEO saysDr. Reddy's Laboratories intends to introduce a more affordable generic version of Novo Nordisk's popular weight-loss medication, Wegovy, i...
24 Jul, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
Biocon plans to launch generic Wegovy obesity drug in India by 2027, CEO saysBiocon is set to launch generic versions of Wegovy in India and Canada, aiming for market entry by late 2026 or early 2027. This strategic ...
16 Jul, 2025, 06.39 PM IST
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 drops plan to launch weight-loss drugs in China, executive saysBiocon has scrapped its plans to introduce generic versions of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy in China, citing intense local competition...
27 Jun, 2025, 10.36 AM IST
A big fat fight has just broken out in IndiaIndia's obesity drug market is set for intense competition with Novo Nordisk launching Wegovy to challenge Eli Lilly's Mounjaro, which gain...
24 Jun, 2025, 06.42 PM IST
Novo Nordisk readies to bring weight-loss drug Wegovy to IndiaDanish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is set to launch its anti-diabetes and weight-loss drug Wegovy in India, aiming to outperform El...
07 Apr, 2025, 12.44 AM IST
Biocon seeks partner to test generic Wegovy, Ozempic in ChinaIndia's Biocon is seeking a Chinese partner to conduct clinical trials on generic versions of Novo Nordisk's popular diabetes drug Ozempic ...
20 Jun, 2024, 04.01 PM IST
Weight-loss medicines: Biocon eyes a $100 billion jackpot with weighty pivotWeight-loss drugs: Biocon Ltd. is shifting focus to anti-obesity therapies as patents for key medications expire, leading to a surge in gen...
08 Apr, 2024, 09.25 AM IST
India pharma companies develop versions of Wegovy to get in on weight-loss windfallIndian drugmakers are developing their versions of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss treatment, Wegovy, aiming to capitalize on the growing weight...
22 Feb, 2024, 11.45 AM IST