Dr Reddy's Labs plans to roll out cheaper Wegovy copycat across 87 countries in 2026: CEO
Written By : Ruchika Sharma
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2025-07-25 11:00 GMT | Update On 2025-07-25 11:00 GMT
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Hyderabad: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is gearing up to shake up the global weight-loss drug market with the launch of an affordable copycat version of Wegovy, the blockbuster weight-loss drug from Novo Nordisk. The Indian pharmaceutical giant plans to introduce the drug in 87 countries next year, the Indian drugmaker's CEO, Erez Israeli, said.
The company is aiming to capture a slice of the lucrative global obesity drug market, projected to generate around $150 billion in sales by the early 2030s.
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