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India First generics of semaglutide will launch in early 2026 after Novo Nordisks patent expires in January 2026
Semaglutide can also help improve blood sugar control, which is beneficial for patients with diabetes
FDA-approved pharmacotherapy alternatives include several options with established safety profiles: Semaglutide (Wegovy): A GLP-1 receptor agonist producing 12-15% weight loss, with cardiovascular benefits demonstrated in the SELECT trial and FDA-approved indication for reducing cardiovascular risk Liraglutide (Saxenda): A GLP-1 receptor agonist producing 5-8% weight loss [4] Phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia): FDA-approved combination producing 7-10% weight loss with established safety data Naltrexone-bupropion (Contrave): Combination targeting reward pathways and appetite, producing 5-9% weight loss [4] Orlistat (Xenical, Alli): Lipase inhibitor producing 3-5% weight loss with gastrointestinal side effects [4] Setmelanotide (Imcivree): For rare genetic obesity disorders (POMC, PCSK1, LEPR deficiency) [4] Metabolic and bariatric surgery should be considered for patients with BMI 40 kg/m or 35 kg/m with obesity-related comorbidities who have not achieved adequate weight loss with nonsurgical interventions
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It's worth noting that very rapid weight loss or extremely low energy availability should be avoided, as these can exacerbate menstrual disturbances
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