Semaglutide monthly cost could fall to ₹500 in 6-8 months
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Good news for anyone dealing with obesity or diabetes: semaglutide, the popular weight-loss drug, is about to get way more affordable.
In the next six to eight months, the monthly cost could fall from ₹2,000 to just ₹500, thanks to new manufacturers and cheaper raw materials.
Semaglutide ingredient price drops to $125/g
The main ingredient used to make semaglutide has gotten a lot cheaper lately, down from $1,000 per gram in 2024 to only $125 per gram now.
Saurabh Agarwal from HAB Pharma says this will help make the drug accessible for people with tighter budgets.
Plus, more companies (including some from China) are entering the development pipeline and progressing through the DCGI registration process, which should mean even lower prices and wider access soon.