Eli Lilly launches weight loss drug Mounjaro in India, defeating Novo Nordisk to capture key market

2025-03-22 08:12:47

Eli Lilly and Co. launched its diabetes and weight loss drug Mounjaro in India on Thursday, beating rival Novo Nordisk to enter the world's most populous country as it grapples with rising rates of obesity and diabetes. Eli Lilly and Denmark's Novo Nordisk are seeing surging global demand for their innovative weight loss drugs, and investor interest has boosted drugmakers' valuations.

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