With the expiry of Novo Nordisks primary patent in India this March, Semaglutide the active ingredient in the Danish companys diabetes and anti-obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy emerged as one of the most commercially significant pharmaceutical molecules in the world, potentially creating a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for the Indian drug-making industry, which is the worlds third largest by volume and 11th largest by value
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Serious risks can include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney injury related to dehydration, allergic reactions, and worsening diabetic retinopathy in some people with diabetes eye disease
Regulatory agencies continue to evaluate findings, and prospective mothers using these medications are often advised to discontinue their use before conception or as soon as pregnancy is confirmed
A blend with more components may support a wider study framework, but it can make component-specific attribution more complex