Bloomberg
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.
