As Wegovy patent ends in India, generic drugs flood a niche market

As Wegovy patent ends in India, generic drugs flood a niche market

Pharmaceuticals

Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly lean on trust as weight-loss drugs wait for liftoff

Makers of generic weight-loss drugs that mimic those such as Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide, branded Mounjaro, have piled into the Indian market after their patents expired. © Reuters

BENGALURU — Ameya Nagarajan forks out nearly 25,000 rupees ($270) every month for weight-loss drugs, 20% more than the average monthly income of a salaried Indian.

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