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Indian generic makers launch 50+ semaglutide drugs post-patent expiry, slashing prices and boosting access to diabetes and weight-loss treatments.
Indian generic drugmakers, including Ajanta Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s, Lupin, Mankind Pharma, and Sun Pharma, are set to launch over 50 semaglutide-based generics following the March 20 patent expiry of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
This marks India as the second country after Canada to lose patent protection, potentially cutting prices by up to 50% to around ₹5,000 ($54) per week.
The surge in availability is expected to boost access to GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight management, with hospitals expanding obesity care services and partnering with pharma firms and telehealth platforms.
Sales volumes are rising rapidly, with the category growing 177% year-on-year, though experts caution against broad prescribing without proper monitoring to avoid high dropout rates.
The market could grow from ₹1,000 crore to ₹5,000 crore by 2030, driven by India’s large overweight population and expanding healthcare infrastructure.
Los fabricantes de genéricos indios lanzan más de 50 medicamentos semaglutida después de la expiración de la patente, reduciendo los precios y aumentando el acceso a tratamientos para la diabetes y la pérdida de peso.