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Weight-loss drug market slows in August after generic boom fades

The GLP-1 market in India is stabilizing after rapid growth following generic semaglutide’s patent expiry, with injectable formulations gaining preference…

Updated: September 7, 2026 19:21 IST

DPCO Amendment: Government Relaxes Essential Drug Price Caps to Reward Innovation

Drug companies get more pricing freedom

The government has amended the Drug Prices Control Order (DPCO) 2013, moving away from rigid uniform ceiling prices to allow…

July 2, 2026 23:01 IST

Novo Nordisk’s Bold Price Cuts Spark 70% Sales Surge for Wegovy Amid India’s Generic Semaglutide Explosion

Sales of weight-loss drug Wegovy soars 70% after steep price cuts in April

Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk saw a 70% volume jump for Wegovy in April 2026 after slashing prices by up…

May 8, 2026 22:42 IST

Dr Reddy’s launches ‘Obeda’ semaglutide injection

Dr Reddy’s on ‘Obeda’ launch: In step to democratize access to advanced therapy

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched ‘Obeda’, an injectable semaglutide therapy for diabetes and weight management in India.

March 21, 2026 21:09 IST

Local Pharma Giants Slash Semaglutide Prices by 90% After Patent Expiry

Weight-loss drug prices down 70-90% as generics hit the shelves

Following the patent expiry of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide on March 20, 2026, Indian drugmakers including Natco, Dr. Reddy’s, and Eris…

Updated: March 21, 2026 12:11 IST

Generic drugmakers are exploring a range of formats, including pre-filled syringes, single-use injectors, vials and reusable pens with adjustable dosing, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Weight loss drugs to get cheaper from tomorrow – one injection to cost Rs 1290

Natco Pharma plans to launch a semaglutide injection, the key ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy, at a starting…

Updated: March 20, 2026 19:21 IST

Oprah Winfrey 25-kg weight loss journey: How 72-year-old talk show host seemed ‘unrecognisable’ at Paris Fashion Week

Oprah Winfrey’s weight loss journey started in 1977 with an all-liquid diet which proved unsustainable. Decades later, she turned to…

March 10, 2026 15:21 IST

Novo Nordisk vs Eli Lilly: Why the ‘king of weight loss’ just lost its crown

Novo Nordisk’s next-gen obesity drug CagriSema failed to match Eli Lilly’s Zepbound in a head-to-head trial, sending shares down 16%…

February 24, 2026 21:47 IST

Why Serena Williams is facing backlash for promoting a GLP-1 weight-loss drug during the Super Bowl

Serena Williams’ Super Bowl ad promoting a GLP-1 weight-loss drug sparks backlash, raising concerns over celebrity endorsements, Big Pharma influence,…

Updated: February 10, 2026 11:42 IST

The $100 billion pill: Why Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss breakthrough Is tanking its stock

Novo Nordisk just warned that sales could fall by 13% in 2026, sending its stock crashing nearly 20%. The culprit?…

February 4, 2026 17:11 IST

Sun Pharma gets DCGI approval for weight loss drug after Wegovy patent expiry

Sun Pharma receives DCGI approval to launch generic Wegovy semaglutide in India after patent expiry in March 2026. Check dosage…

January 23, 2026 11:18 IST

Novo Nordisk Rockets 25% in a Month: But Should You Buy the Rally?

Novo Nordisk shares have surged on the back of its groundbreaking oral Wegovy approval, making it the first company to…

January 16, 2026 18:26 IST

Wegovy weight loss pill is now available in the US: Check out its surprisingly low price

Novo Nordisk has launched the first once-daily oral version of its blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy in the US, priced…

Updated: January 11, 2026 08:23 IST

Explained: Why Novo Nordisk is offering the Wegovy pill at $149 a month

Novo Nordisk offers Wegovy weight-loss pill in the US at $149 per month for self-pay patients, expanding access to oral…

January 5, 2026 16:32 IST

Not Ozempic: I’m an Indian-American doctor, and this small change ended my years-long weight-loss struggle

After struggling with obesity for decades, Indian-American doctor Vanita Rahman reveals how a simple change in her diet and not…

Updated: January 11, 2026 10:35 IST

FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s popular weight-loss drug Wegovy's daily pill version

FDA approves daily pill version of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy – How much will it cost?

Novo Nordisk’s US medical lead, Dr Jason Brett, told CNN that the pill is expected to give patients more choices…

December 23, 2025 07:15 IST

Ozempic not a weight-loss shortcut; misuse may cause deficiencies, muscle loss: Doctors warn

Doctors caution that while Ozempic can help manage diabetes and obesity under medical supervision, misuse as a weight-loss shortcut may…

Updated: January 11, 2026 10:37 IST

Ozempic launched in India, prices start at Rs 8,800 per month

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has brought its popular weight loss drug Ozempic to India. Check out prices for all doses.

Updated: January 11, 2026 10:39 IST

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