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TopicWeight loss drug

Topic: weight loss drug

‘Fat-shamers are now Ozempic-shamers’ — new book takes on India’s weight-loss obsession

The panel discussing Ambrish Mithal and Shivam Vij’s book on obesity and weight loss drugs included Minister of State Jitendra Singh, actor Sharmila Tagore, and HT Media chairperson Shobhana Bhartia.

Lilly launches Mounjaro pen in India at Rs. 14,000 for starting dose, stepping up Novo rivalry

Lilly said in June it received approval from India’s drug regulator for its once-weekly Mounjaro Kwikpen, two days after Novo Nordisk launched Wegovy in a similar pen device.

India sees 20k bariatric surgeries a year. But blockbusters Mounjaro, Wegovy are shaking up obesity arena

India's anti-obesity drug market is valued at Rs 3,000-3,500 crore and is projected to grow nearly eightfold to Rs 25,000 crore by 2030, as per estimates.

Delhi HC orders examination into weight loss drug combinations, asks DCGI to seek expert consultation

The proceedings follow a PIL seeking a ban on sale of weight loss drugs that are still undergoing clinical trials internationally. The court asked DCGI to submit report within 3 months.

Mounjaro will shrink India’s appetite for packaged food, gyms, weight loss supplements

The pharmaceutical world’s latest blockbuster isn’t just changing waistlines but reshaping entire industries.

In Brazil’s São Paulo, armed gangs on the hunt for something more sought-after than gold—Ozempic

Desperation for ‘weight-loss’ drug that’s used to treat type-2 diabetes is real. Break-ins at pharmacies have also been reported in Michigan, US, and Santiago de Copostela, Spain. 

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More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.