Natco beats rivals with Rs 1,290 semaglutide launch as Novo Nordisk patent expiresNatco Pharma introduces a new, affordable semaglutide injection in multidose vials. This launch coincides with the patent expiry of the inn...
20 Mar, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Novo Nordisk's 'Semaglutide' gains weight against Eli Lilly in battle for market shareNovo Nordisk's diabetes and weight-loss drug semaglutide is rapidly gaining ground in India. It is now challenging Eli Lilly's tirzepatide ...
09 Mar, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Eli Lilly sticks to premium pricing for its innovator drug ahead of generics waveEli Lilly remains optimistic about strong demand for its weight-loss and anti-diabetes injectable, tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro), despite ...
02 Mar, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Liraglutide still a ‘decent market’ despite Novo’s price moves: Siddharth Mittal, BioconBiocon CEO Siddharth Mittal outlines the company's strategy in the competitive GLP-1 market. Focusing on liraglutide's launch in the US and...
26 Feb, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Zydus plans launch of semaglutide generic in reusable pen formZydus Lifesciences is set to launch a generic version of the weight-loss injection semaglutide next month. The drug will be available under...
26 Feb, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
India’s weight-loss drugs to get cheaper as semaglutide patent expiresAffordable generic versions of popular weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are set to launch in India. This follows the patent expiry of s...
25 Feb, 2026, 03.04 PM 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
What’s powering Mounjaro’s rise to the top of Indian drug marketMounjaro has made a splash in Indian healthcare, emerging as the go-to solution for both diabetes management and weight loss. This remarkab...
03 Nov, 2025, 10.47 PM IST
Cipla to sell Lilly's weight-loss drug in IndiaEli Lilly and Cipla have joined forces. Cipla will now market Lilly's popular weight-loss drug in India. The medication will be sold under ...
24 Oct, 2025, 02.51 PM IST
Eli Lilly to invest over $1 billion in India to expand manufacturing capacityEli Lilly will invest over $1 billion in India to boost manufacturing and supply through local drugmakers, increasing the availability of k...
06 Oct, 2025, 12.44 PM IST
WHO adds popular weight-loss drugs to essential medicines listThe World Health Organization has included Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, popular weight-loss drugs, in its Model List of Essential Medicines...
10 Sep, 2025, 03.01 PM IST
IMA warns of misuse, mis-prescription of new weight-loss drugs, such as Wegovy and MounjaroThe Indian Medical Association is raising concerns about the misuse of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, urging stricter prescrip...
23 Aug, 2025, 12.24 AM IST
Indian generics wave next year set to sink obesity drug priceLeading Indian drugmakers are preparing to launch generic versions of semaglutide by March. Analysts predict a significant price drop, pote...
06 Aug, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Obesity lab: India becomes ground zero for weight-loss drug raceIndia is emerging as a key player in the global weight management industry, driven by a rising obesity crisis and the impending patent expi...
22 Jul, 2025, 06.08 PM 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
Will the Mounjaro weight-loss drug reshape the Indian stock markets? Nithin Kamath says ‘people will trade less’Mounjaro, a newly launched weight-loss and diabetes drug, is now available in India. Developed by Eli Lilly, it promises more effectiveness...
24 Mar, 2025, 06.02 PM IST