Semaglutide Goes Generic in India: Drugs could be as cheap as $14 | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

India has just entered its Ozempic era. With the patent expiry of Semaglutide, the key ingredient behind blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, prices are set to crash as dozens of local pharma companies launch generics. This could make a life-changing treatment for obesity and diabetes accessible to millions. But there’s a catch. India’s culture of self-medication, weak prescription enforcement, and concerns around generic quality could turn this breakthrough into a public health risk. Is this a long-awaited healthcare win—or the beginning of a dangerous free-for-all?

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