- By Bornika Das
- Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:14 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ozempic Drug In India: On Friday, Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical giant, launched its famous weight-loss drug Ozempic in India, with the lowest weekly dosage priced at ₹2,200 (about $24.35), according to news agency Reuters. Ozempic is an injectable formulation of semaglutide, which is injected once every week and has been approved in India for adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise.
The drug maker reported that the drug is available in three dosage forms: 0.25mg, 0.5 mg, and 1mg, in a single-use pre-filled pen called Novofine Needles designed for painless subcutaneous injection, the drug maker said. The 0.25 mg, which is the initial dose, is priced at Rs 8,800, followed by Rs 10,170 for 0.5 mg and Rs 11,175 for 1 mg. Each pen contains four weekly doses. This move has gained much attention from the medical community, especially physicians and doctors, diabetic patients and seekers of global health trends.
Ozempic Price And Dosage Options In India
The Ozempic drug has been launched in India market in three weekly dosage options:
- 0.25 mg - Rs 2,200 per week (about ₹ 8,800 per month)
- 0.5 mg - about Rs 10,170 per month
- 1 mg - about Rs 11,175 per month
ALSO READ: India Approves Ozempic For Type-2 Diabetes, Novo Nordisk To Launch Soon; Check Pros And Cons
Drug Ozempic In India (Image Credits: Canva)
Effects Of Ozempic In The Body
Ozempic belongs to a group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists. Here are the benefits of it on humans
- It helps encourage insulin release when blood sugar is high.
- Helps keep you full for long and delays stomach emptying.
- It helps reduce appetite and supports weight management alongside other treatments.
ALSO READ: 5 Best Nutrient-Rich Foods That Help Control Diabetes Naturally; Know From Doctor
Why Ozempic’s Launch In India Matters
India is one of the countries that have highest number of people suffering from type-2 diabetes, after China. Besides, obesity rates are climbing steadily. Thus, bringing a globally recognised treatment like Ozempic to Indian patients in important owing to the health burden as well as the market demand for effective therapies.