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India’s Cheap Weight-Loss Drugs Get A Reality Check

Friday, August 28, 2026


India's over-the-counter GLP-1 weight-loss medications, available for as little as $14 per month, have not generated the anticipated demand levels. Adoption has progressed slower than industry forecasts despite the low cost. Barriers to uptake include social stigma surrounding weight-loss treatment and physician reluctance to prescribe the drugs, according to Bloomberg reporting.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-28/india-s-cheap-weight-loss-drugs-get-a-reality-check-video

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