The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
India's weight-loss drug boom raises questions over healthcare prioritiesIndia's market for cheaper anti-obesity drugs has surged tenfold. While demand is high, especially among those with diabetes, concerns abou...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
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
Hetero partners with Richter to develop, market Semaglutide injection globallyHyderabad's Hetero Labs partners with European giant Gedeon Richter. They will jointly develop and sell Semaglutide Injection, the generic ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Zydus Semaglutide approval: Delhi HC directs CDSCO to decide on patient safety concernsThe Delhi High Court has asked the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation to review a petition challenging Zydus Lifesciences' approva...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Alkem Labs shares in focus as Goldman, Morgan Stanley, others purchase stake in Rs 930-crore block dealShares of Alkem Laboratories will be in focus after block deals worth around Rs 930 crore saw 17.88 lakh shares traded at Rs 5,200 apiece o...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Alkem rolls out single-shot semaglutide syringes at Rs 350 for diabetes, weight lossAlkem Laboratories has launched semaglutide in single-shot pre-filled syringes in India. This makes treatment more accessible and affordabl...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Cipla is aiming for 40-50 global product filings in three years, says MD Achin GuptaCipla is charting its next growth phase with a strong focus on innovation, complex generics, and biosimilars. The company plans significant...
29 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Innovation, biosimilars, complex generics to drive Cipla's growth: Achin Gupta, MD & Group CEOAs Cipla approaches its centenary, the company is redefining its strategy by prioritizing innovation to amplify revenues. With ambitions to...
29 May, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Why are Indians suddenly buying more vitamins after starting Ozempic-like weight loss drugs?Demand for vitamin and nutritional supplements is surging in India. This trend follows the increased availability of semaglutide-based weig...
22 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Stocks in news: ITC, Nykaa, Lenskart, Ola Electric, IndusInd BankMarkets saw a volatile session with Nifty trading below the 23,800-24,000 resistance zone, though select heavyweight buying limited downsid...
21 May, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
No cosmetic job with jabs, warns drug regulator CDSCOThe notice issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) cites provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the...
21 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Dr Reddy’s launches oral semaglutide in IndiaDr Reddys Laboratories has launched its oral semaglutide biosimilar for type 2 diabetes in India. The drug, Obeda, is available in three ta...
20 May, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Dr Reddy's launches oral semaglutide biosimilar Obeda in IndiaDr. Reddy's Laboratories proudly presents Obeda, a groundbreaking oral semaglutide biosimilar for managing Type 2 diabetes in India. This i...
20 May, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Dr Reddy’s launches generic Semaglutide injection, popular weight-loss drug, in CanadaDr Reddy's Laboratories has launched its generic Semaglutide injection in Canada. This marks a significant step for the company in providin...
16 May, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Weight-loss drug semaglutide set to get cheaper as generic wave builds in IndiaPrices for generic semaglutide, a popular weight-loss drug, are expected to fall by more than half in the coming months. This sharp decline...
14 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Semaglutide race: Torrent grabs 38% market shareOver a dozen Indian companies have launched generic versions of the GLP1 drug used for diabetes and weight management since the expiry of N...
08 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST