Diabetes Drug Ozempic Coming to India This Month
Novo Nordisk's semaglutide portfolio in India will be completed with the launch of Ozempic, providing therapeutic options for both diabetes and obesity. This introduction follows increasing competition from Eli Lilly's Mounjaro, a US rival approved for both diabetes and weight management. Pharmarack data indicates that Lilly sold 262,000 doses of Mounjaro in October, compared to Novo's Wegovy with 26,000 doses.
Novo Nordisk already maintains a significant presence in the diabetes market in India through its Rybelsus semaglutide tablets and other offerings. According to Vishal Manchanda, an analyst from Systematix Institutional Equities, "Novo is well-positioned to promote Ozempic due to its established brand recognition in diabetes treatment."


