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U.S. leads in weight-loss drug use; generic semaglutide may cost $3/month by late 2026, enabling global access.
The U.S. leads globally in weight-loss drug use, driven by Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, a high-dose semaglutide injection for obesity.
As patents expire in late March 2026, semaglutide could be produced for just $3 per month, potentially enabling access for millions in low- and middle-income countries where obesity and diabetes rates are rising.
While the drug is currently priced at around $200 monthly in the U.S., generic versions could become available in nations like India, China, Brazil, and Mexico, with no patents filed in 150 other countries.
Experts say affordable access depends on policy changes, licensing agreements, and global coordination to overcome barriers like regulatory infrastructure and pricing decisions.
Estados Unidos lidera en el uso de medicamentos para bajar de peso; el semaglutido genérico puede costar $ 3 / mes a finales de 2026, lo que permite el acceso global.