India’s health ministry warned Tuesday of the risks of unregulated use of weight-loss drugs, as low-cost generic versions hit the market, stepping up inspections and enforcement across the pharmaceutical supply chain. The warning comes after patents on semaglutide — the active ingredient in drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy — expired on March 20 in India, the world’s largest supplier of generic medicines. Generic versions of the GLP-1 drugs — referring to the hormone that regulates blood glucose levels and appetite — will slash costs and transform the global fight against obesity.

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India’s health ministry warned Tuesday of the risks of unregulated use of weight-loss drugs, as low-cost generic versions hit the market, stepping up inspections and enforcement…

India intensifies regulatory measures on weight loss drugs to prevent unauthorized sales and ensure safe medical use.

NEW DELHI: India’s Health Ministry warned on Tuesday of the unregulated use of weight-loss drugs, as cheap generic versions of blockbuster diabetes medications such as Ozempic…