'Cheaper than a gym, but still not selling': Nithin Kamath on why Indians aren't embracing popular weight-loss drugsDespite rising obesity and affordable generic GLP-1 drugs, India lags in adoption. Nithin Kamath highlights patient retention challenges wi...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.27 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
India’s anti-obesity drug market sees slower growth after initial surge in generic semaglutide salesIndia's anti-obesity drug market sees a slowdown after initial generic semaglutide sales. Demand has eased from its peak, with growth moder...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM 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
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
HAB Pharma merges Signature Phytochemicals, eyes Rs3,000 crore revenue by 2030HAB Pharma and Signature Phytochemicals have merged, creating a consolidated entity with a turnover of Rs600 crore. This strategic move aim...
20 May, 2026, 12.18 PM 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
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
Semaglutide API price plunges amid GLP-1 rushGlobal demand for weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy has caused semaglutide prices to drop significantly. Manufacturing has expanded rapi...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Dr Reddy's gets nod to roll out generic oral semaglutide drug"The formulation was clinically evaluated in a head-to-head comparative study conducted in India, which established the non-inferiority to ...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Oral semaglutide may help in keeping blood sugar levels in checkDiabetes is characterised by abnormally high blood glucose levels, excessive urination and persistent thirst and becomes more severe over t...
01 Jul, 2023, 08.57 PM IST
Novo Nordisk launches anti-diabetes pill semaglutide in IndiaNovo Nordisk, the Danish drug maker on Thursday announced the launch of oral semaglutide in India for treatment of type 2 diabetes.
20 Jan, 2022, 10.02 PM IST
Novo Nordisk searches for tablet to replace insulin shotsThe company that reaped nearly 80% of its $16 billion sales from insulin products last year is hopeful for a regulatory approval for its fi...
13 Sep, 2016, 07.57 AM IST