Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw eyes crown of world’s top insulin supplier for BioconIndian drugmaker Biocon aims to be the world's top insulin supplier within five years, capitalising on growing demand as major pharmaceutic...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
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
India's weight-loss market grows upThe landscape of India's anti-obesity drug market has reached a point of refinement. While there are affordable generic options, their upta...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.28 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 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
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
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
Weight-loss drugs may also help cut alcohol intake: StudyA new study shows GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide may help reduce heavy drinking. A trial found weekly injections cut heavy drinking days by h...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.26 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
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
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
Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug patent loss sparks a ‘gold rush’ for generic drugmakersIndia's weight-loss drug market is seeing a major shift. Generic versions of Novo Nordisk's semaglutide are now available at lower prices. ...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Popular weight loss & diabetic drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may lead to sudden vision loss: StudyOzempic and Wegovy, used for diabetes and weight loss, show a link to NAION, a rare eye disorder causing blindness. A study found semagluti...
22 Dec, 2024, 06.24 PM IST