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.
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Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has finally launched its much-anticipated diabetes drug, Ozempic, in India. The starting dose of 0.25 mg is priced at ₹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. Ozempic is an injection for patients with type 2 diabetes and requires a weekly dose.
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 top-selling medication globally. Its appetite-suppressing effects have led to it being used non-medically 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 prices of other dosages. According to the company, the price of a 1 mg dose will be ₹11,175 per month. The price of a 0.5 mg dose is ₹10,170 per month. A 0.25 mg dose will cost ₹8,800 per month. On a weekly basis, the starting price for 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 in conjunction 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 is Ozempic effective for 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 works by mimicking the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1). This hormone is released from the intestines after eating. Ozempic sends a signal to the brain that your stomach is full, making you feel less hungry and consuming fewer calories. It also helps reduce cravings for high-calorie foods.
This drug slows down the digestive process (called gastric emptying). Slowing digestion makes you feel full for longer, which helps you avoid frequent meals 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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