India’s drugmakers shake up global weight loss market with cheaper alternatives

Mădălin Mihai

India’s drugmakers are moving quickly into the booming global market for weight loss drugs, after local patent protection for semaglutide – the active ingredient in blockbuster treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy – ended. Generic versions are slashing treatment costs by as much as 70 per cent in some cases. However, questions remain over appropriate use and long-term effects. Ishan Garg reports for CNA. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.