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Semaglutide

Are popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs safe? India steps up checks as demand rises and cheaper generics prepare to enter the market.

Indian drugmakers launch affordable semaglutide injections after patent expiry, expanding access for diabetes and obesity patients across the country.

WHO says GLP-1 drugs help treat obesity, but cannot solve the global crisis without lifestyle changes, early intervention, and equitable access.

The Indian pharmaceutical market (IPM) expanded by 7.9% in July 2025, according to a recent Pharmarack report.