Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug Launches in India
Wegovy, a new medicine to help people lose weight, is now available in India.
It works by making you feel full, so you eat less.
It is given as a shot once a week.
It is meant for people who are very overweight or have weight-related problems like diabetes.
It's not for everyone, and you need to see a doctor to get it.
There can be some side effects, but it can help people with serious weight issues.
Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, has launched in major Indian cities.
The drug contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Wegovy is offered in five dose strengths, administered weekly via injection.
It is approved for adults with obesity or those overweight with weight-related health issues.
The drug may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort.
- Who
- Novo Nordisk launched Wegovy.
- What
- The launch of Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, in India.
- When
- Launched on June 24 in India.
- Where
- Launched in major cities across India.
- Why
- To provide an effective weight-loss treatment for those with obesity and related health issues.
Benefits of Wegovy
Side Effects of Wegovy
Efficacy and Side Effects
Benefits of Wegovy
Can be a powerful aid for people dealing with obesity-related health conditions.
Side Effects of Wegovy
Side effects include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort.
- Drug Name
- Wegovy
- Active Ingredient
- Semaglutide
- Dosage Forms
- 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, 2.4 mg
- Administration
- Weekly injection
- Approved Users
- Adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) or overweight (BMI ≥27) with health conditions
- Monthly Cost (0.25mg - 1mg)
- Rs 17,345
- Monthly Cost (1.7mg)
- Rs 24,280
- Monthly Cost (2.4mg)
- Rs 26,015
