UK approves Novo weight-loss pill to edge open European marketBritain's medicine regulator has approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill. This makes the UK the first European market for the oral treatme...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Novo rebrands diabetes pill as Ozempic to tap blockbuster nameNovo Nordisk is relaunching a diabetes tablet as Ozempic in the United States. This move aims to boost sales by using the strong brand reco...
02 May, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Obesity drug market to gain as Indians pop the pill and Chinese bring moreIndia's obesity treatment market is set for a major shift by year-end. A wave of oral GLP1 weight-loss pills, including those from China, w...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Eli Lilly Foundayo weight-loss pill vs Novo Nordisk Wegovy oral obesity treatment tablets: Which medicine is the most prescribed across U.S.?Eli Lilly Foundayo was approved in the U.S. on April 1, with prescriptions accepted immediately on LillyDirect, while shipping started on A...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Future diabetes care seen leaning towards GLP-1 drugsThe diabetes treatment landscape in India is on the brink of transformation. Innovative GLP-1 medications are set to redefine therapy stand...
07 Jan, 2026, 11.49 PM 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
Novo Nordisk slashes Wegovy prices in India by up to 37% to boost sluggish sales of weight-loss drugAccording to renowned endocrinologist Dr Shashank Joshi, a steep cut in the prices of Wegovy will help improve access and affordability. “B...
11 Nov, 2025, 08.41 PM IST
Weight-loss therapy goes pill-to-shot with higher efficacy, convenienceSales of Novo Nordisk’s oral weight-loss drug Rybelsus have plateaued as Indians increasingly shift to injectable GLP-1 drugs like Eli Lill...
08 Nov, 2025, 12.20 AM IST
Weight-loss drug Ozempic to debut in India soonNovo Nordisk will launch Ozempic in India. This injectable drug manages type 2 diabetes and aids weight loss. It enters a competitive marke...
26 Sep, 2025, 11.36 PM IST
After Mounjaro Jab, Eli Lilly plans weight loss pill launch in IndiaEli Lilly plans to launch an oral weight loss drug, orforglipron, after Mounjaro's India success. Regulatory submissions are expected soon,...
19 Sep, 2025, 12.09 PM IST
Mounjaro weight loss and blood sugar warning: Fake injections spark dangerous side effects, ER visits — are you on the deadly knockoff without knowing it?Fake weight loss drugs are flooding the UK market, sparking health warnings from doctors who say they can cause serious blood sugar problem...
30 Jun, 2025, 08.37 PM IST
Shedding weight may no longer be a prickly issue as Eli Lilly’s weight-loss pill moves closer to launchEli Lilly's new oral weight-loss pill, orforglipron, shows promise in late-stage trials across countries like India and the US. Participant...
19 Apr, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Weight is over! Pharma companies race to make weight-loss drug semaglutideIndian drugmakers, including Dr. Reddy's and Zydus Lifesciences, are investing heavily in manufacturing capabilities to launch generic vers...
12 Apr, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
New study warns of serious side effects from popular weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, finds they may paralyse stomachA recent US study has found that weight loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic may increase the risk of abdominal paralysis, characterize...
27 May, 2024, 11.04 AM IST
Eli Lilly in advanced clinical trials for its weight-loss pillEli Lilly has commenced phase three clinical trials in India for a new oral weight-loss drug called orforglipron. The trials aim to assess ...
29 Mar, 2024, 07.28 PM IST
Hollywood's blockbuster weight loss drugs are becoming all the rage among affluent IndiansAccording to doctors and fitness experts, queries come in every other day from (well-heeled) patients, asking whether they can take the exp...
17 Oct, 2023, 10.15 AM IST
Say goodbye to needle pricks! A daily pill may be cure to world's obesity problemNovo Nordisk's weight-loss drug, Wegovy, which has so far only been available as an injection, may soon come in pill form. Clinical trials ...
26 Jun, 2023, 03.49 PM IST