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GLP-1 medicines: who gets them and who is left out

GLP-1 medicines: who gets them and who is left out

New generic semaglutide in India costs as little as Rs 325 a week, so far more people can afford it now. But rural clinics, thin insurance, and pricey imported tirzepatide still leave many people behind.

13 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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GLP-1 medicines help people with diabetes and obesity. They work well. But they have been very costly. For years, only richer people could buy them. That story is now changing in India. This article is about fairness. Who can get these medicines? Who is still left behind? We will look at the real prices, the real gaps, and what you can do.

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