Novo Nordisk has officially launched Ozempic for diabetes treatment in India. Let's learn more about how this injection works, its dosage, and its price.
Ozempic launched in India
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has finally launched its much-anticipated diabetes drug, Ozempic, in India. The price for the initial dose of 0.25 mg is ₹2,200 per week. According to a Reuters report, the company will sell the injection in India in doses of 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 1 mg. It's worth noting that Ozempic is an injection for type 2 diabetes patients and needs to be taken once a week.
Ozempic prices in India
This weekly injection for people with type 2 diabetes was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2017. Since then, it has become a best-selling medication globally. Its appetite-suppressing effects have led to it being used non-invasively for weight loss.
The lowest dose of the drug will be sold at a price of ₹2,200 per week. According to media reports, the company has also announced the price of other doses. According to the company, the price of 1 mg dose will be ₹11,175 per month. Whereas, the price of 0.5 mg dose has been kept at ₹10,170 per month. ₹8,800 will have to be spent every month for 0.25 mg dose. On weekly basis, the starting price of 0.25 mg will be ₹2,200 per week.
When was Ozempic approved in India?
India's drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), approved the use of Ozempic (semaglutide) for patients with type 2 diabetes in October this year. According to the FDA in the United States, Ozempic is taken along with diet and exercise to help improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of major cardiovascular problems in patients with type 2 diabetes who already have heart disease.
How Ozempic is effective in weight loss
Ozempic, whose active ingredient is semaglutide, was primarily developed to treat type 2 diabetes. However, it has also proven effective in weight loss, making it increasingly popular. Ozempic mimics the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1), which is released from the intestines after eating. Ozempic sends signals to the brain that you are full, making you less hungry and consuming fewer calories. It also helps reduce cravings for high-calorie foods.
This drug slows down digestion (called gastric emptying). Slowing digestion makes you feel full for longer, which helps you avoid frequent eating and eat less food overall. It also stimulates the pancreas to release insulin when blood sugar rises. It reduces the secretion of the hormone glucagon, which prevents the liver from producing excess glucose.
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