drug pricing
Ozempic Launches in India: Novo Nordisk's Diabetes and Weight Loss Drug Enters World's Second-Largest Diabetes Market
Dec 12, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Novo Nordisk has introduced Ozempic to the Indian market, pricing the diabetes medication at Rs 8,800-11,175 monthly across three dosages. The strategic launch targets India's significant diabetic population before generic competitors arrive in 2026. Beyond blood sugar control, Ozempic offers weight loss benefits and reduced cardiovascular risks, but remains prescription-restricted for medical use only.
Man Faints Behind President Trump During White House Drug Pricing Announcement Event
Nov 07, 2025 10:16 am CST
During a White House ceremony announcing reduced prices for popular weight-loss medications, an unexpected medical incident occurred when a pharmaceutical company representative fainted behind President Trump. The event, which featured executives from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, was briefly paused before Trump revealed significant price cuts for GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound.