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Neetu Chandra Sharma

Neetu Chandra Sharma

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Neetu Chandra Sharma is a Senior Editor at Business Today, where she leads the magazine’s coverage of healthcare and pharmaceuticals. With over two decades of experience in top Indian newsrooms—including Mint, Hindustan Times, the India Today Group, and Zee Media—she has consistently reported on the intersection of public health policy, corporate healthcare, and the pharmaceutical industry. Her journalism spans policy deep dives, industry trends, regulatory shifts, and corporate strategy across India’s thriving hea...

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India Tightens Checks On GLP-1 Drugs After Semaglutide Patent Expiry Sparks Misuse Concerns

India Tightens Checks On GLP-1 Drugs After Semaglutide Patent Expiry Sparks Misuse Concerns

by Sakshi Batra |Mar 24, 2026

India’s drug regulator has stepped up surveillance on GLP-1 weight loss drugs following a surge in availability after the patent expiry of Semaglutide. With multiple generic versions flooding the mark...

Paracetamol, one of the most commonly used medicines in Indian households, has seen its raw material cost rise from Rs 250 to Rs 450 per kg in just 15 days.

Your medicines could soon cost more: The impact of West Asia tensions

by Neetu Chandra Sharma |Mar 24, 2026

MSME drugmakers flag 200–300% input cost surge, warn of supply risks

GLP-1 drugs under scanner

Drug regulator tightens checks on GLP-1 supply chain amid misuse concerns

by Neetu Chandra Sharma |Mar 24, 2026

Entry of multiple generic versions raises concerns over unauthorised sales

India’s medical devices market is estimated at around $11–12 billion and continues to see strong growth driven by rising healthcare demand.

Healthcare could more expensive for you as West Asia tension trigger supply fear

by Neetu Chandra Sharma |Mar 23, 2026

Prices of critical plastics have risen by nearly 50%, while packaging costs and diesel-based power expenses have increased by over 20%, show estimates

Dr Reddy’s Plans Global Semaglutide Rollout As Patents Expire

Dr Reddy’s Plans Global Semaglutide Rollout As Patents Expire

by Neetu Chandra Sharma |Mar 23, 2026

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is looking to scale its presence in semaglutide as the market opened up following patent expiry, with plans to expand both in India and globally. M V Ramana, CEO – Branded Mar...

Jaime Vallés, VP of Amazon and MD of AWS Global Sales for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China.

Amazon's Jaime Vallés on why Agentic AI will amplify human potential, not replace it

by Neetu Chandra Sharma |Mar 23, 2026

Jaime Vallés, VP of Amazon and MD of AWS Global Sales for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China, on AI adoption and the tech behemoth's plans in India.

According to PharmaTrac data, India's anti-obesity drug market reached Rs 628 crore for the twelve months ending June 2025, a fivefold increase over five years.

Generic Semaglutide hits India: Prices fall 90% as companies compete for diabetic patients

by Neetu Chandra Sharma |Mar 21, 2026

A drug that cost over Rs 10,000 a month is now available for as little as Rs 220 a shot. Multiple companies have entered the market on Day 1 with different prices, formats and strategies, competing fo...

Retatrutide is a once-weekly injectable that works on hormones

Eli Lilly's triple hormone drug retatrutide delivers 16.8% weight loss in phase 3 trial

by Neetu Chandra Sharma |Mar 20, 2026

The next generation of weight loss drugs is already in trials. Lilly's retatrutide delivered nearly 17% weight loss in 40 weeks, with patients still losing weight at the end of the trial.

According to CareEdge Ratings, the GLP-1 market, valued at around ₹1,000–1,200 crore in 2025, is expected to grow to ₹4,500–5,000 crore by 2030, with patent expiry acting as a key driver.

Only 200,000 of 250 million obese on GLP-1, Says Novo Nordisk as semaglutide Patent expires

by Neetu Chandra Sharma |Mar 20, 2026

 Novo Nordisk India chief says GLP-1 adoption remains low and the market untapped despite patent expiry opening it to generics 

Wegovy HD is already approved in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Novo Nordisk gets US FDA approval for higher-dose Wegovy, as India's generic Semaglutide war begins

by Neetu Chandra Sharma |Mar 20, 2026

Semaglutide went off patent in India on March 20, immediately drawing in generic manufacturers with prices starting as low as Rs 220 a shot. A day earlier, Novo Nordisk had secured US FDA approval for...