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Affordable Weight Loss Drugs In India: How Cheap GLP-1s Will Affect Obesity Treatment
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Replacing traditional weight management methods with GLP-1 medications can be effective for some, but it's essential to approach this transition with caution.
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www.ndtv.com
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Safety Checks For New Generic Weight-Loss Drugs To Be Increased: Government
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Amid serious concerns over recent introduction of multiple generic variants of GLP-1 based weight loss drugs in the Indian market, the government on Tuesday said it has intensified regulatory surveillance against the drug’s
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www.ndtv.com
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Tirzepatide And Semaglutide: Experts Explain New Diabetes, Obesity Drug Options
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
With semaglutide's patent expiry in India, cheaper generics may expand access to obesity and diabetes care. Experts weigh benefits, risks, and how tirzepatide compares as a next-generation dual-action therapy.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ozempic Copycats Arrive: From Rs 11,000 To Rs 3,000, How Patent Expiry Is Reshaping Diabetes Treatment
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
With patent protection ending, Indian companies have moved quickly to introduce lower-cost versions with monthly therapy expected at around Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 for initial doses
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www.ndtv.com
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How Semaglutide Works: Understanding Appetite, Hormones And Weight Loss In Simple Terms
- Sunday March 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Kona Lakshmi Kumari
Semaglutide belongs to a class of medicines that act on GLP-1 receptors, which play a major role in appetite, digestion and metabolism.
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www.ndtv.com
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Semaglutide Patent Expires: Will Diabetes, Weight-Loss Treatment Become More Accessible For Patients?
- Friday March 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Hari Kishan Boorugu
Patent expiry does not signal a change in the medicine itself. Rather, it marks the beginning of wider competition, which typically leads to price reductions and improved availability.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana Expands Access For People In Dumka, Jharkhand
- Friday March 20, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Dumka (Jharkhand), March 19 (IANS) People in Jharkhand's Dumka district are purchasing medicines at affordable rates from a pharmacy centre operating under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana, bringing significant relief to poor and u
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www.ndtv.com
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Affordable Semaglutide Is Coming: Should You Be Worried About Drug Safety, Health Risks And Side Effects?
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
India's healthcare landscape will change as semaglutide patents expire in 2026, allowing over 50 generic versions to enter the market and improve access for diabetes and obesity treatment.
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www.ndtv.com
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Semaglutide Is Not A Quick Fix: Bariatric Surgeon Explains The Right Way To Use It
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Kona Lakshmi Kumari
With generics poised to make semaglutide widely accessible in India, this medication has the potential to transform obesity care. But it cannot replace personalised, long-term treatment plans.
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www.ndtv.com
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From Diabetes To Weight Loss: How Semaglutide Became The Blockbuster Behind Ozempic, Wegovy
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
From a diabetes drug to a global weight-loss phenomenon, semaglutide has reshaped modern medicine. As patents expire, cheaper versions may expand access, raising questions about affordability, safety and long-term impact.
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www.ndtv.com
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Affordable Weight Loss Drugs In India: How Cheap GLP-1s Will Affect Obesity Treatment
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Replacing traditional weight management methods with GLP-1 medications can be effective for some, but it's essential to approach this transition with caution.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Safety Checks For New Generic Weight-Loss Drugs To Be Increased: Government
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Amid serious concerns over recent introduction of multiple generic variants of GLP-1 based weight loss drugs in the Indian market, the government on Tuesday said it has intensified regulatory surveillance against the drug’s
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www.ndtv.com
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Tirzepatide And Semaglutide: Experts Explain New Diabetes, Obesity Drug Options
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
With semaglutide's patent expiry in India, cheaper generics may expand access to obesity and diabetes care. Experts weigh benefits, risks, and how tirzepatide compares as a next-generation dual-action therapy.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ozempic Copycats Arrive: From Rs 11,000 To Rs 3,000, How Patent Expiry Is Reshaping Diabetes Treatment
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
With patent protection ending, Indian companies have moved quickly to introduce lower-cost versions with monthly therapy expected at around Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 for initial doses
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www.ndtv.com
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How Semaglutide Works: Understanding Appetite, Hormones And Weight Loss In Simple Terms
- Sunday March 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Kona Lakshmi Kumari
Semaglutide belongs to a class of medicines that act on GLP-1 receptors, which play a major role in appetite, digestion and metabolism.
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www.ndtv.com
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Semaglutide Patent Expires: Will Diabetes, Weight-Loss Treatment Become More Accessible For Patients?
- Friday March 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Hari Kishan Boorugu
Patent expiry does not signal a change in the medicine itself. Rather, it marks the beginning of wider competition, which typically leads to price reductions and improved availability.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana Expands Access For People In Dumka, Jharkhand
- Friday March 20, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Dumka (Jharkhand), March 19 (IANS) People in Jharkhand's Dumka district are purchasing medicines at affordable rates from a pharmacy centre operating under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana, bringing significant relief to poor and u
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www.ndtv.com
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Affordable Semaglutide Is Coming: Should You Be Worried About Drug Safety, Health Risks And Side Effects?
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
India's healthcare landscape will change as semaglutide patents expire in 2026, allowing over 50 generic versions to enter the market and improve access for diabetes and obesity treatment.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Semaglutide Is Not A Quick Fix: Bariatric Surgeon Explains The Right Way To Use It
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Kona Lakshmi Kumari
With generics poised to make semaglutide widely accessible in India, this medication has the potential to transform obesity care. But it cannot replace personalised, long-term treatment plans.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
From Diabetes To Weight Loss: How Semaglutide Became The Blockbuster Behind Ozempic, Wegovy
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
From a diabetes drug to a global weight-loss phenomenon, semaglutide has reshaped modern medicine. As patents expire, cheaper versions may expand access, raising questions about affordability, safety and long-term impact.
-
www.ndtv.com