
Eli Lilly Launches Once-A-Week Weight-Loss Drug Mounjaro in India
March 20, 2025: Eli Lilly and Company (India) has launched Mounjaro, a once-weekly injectable drug designed for weight loss and type 2 diabetes management. The drug, which has received marketing authorization from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), is now available in a single-dose vial presentation.
Mounjaro is a first-of-its-kind treatment that activates both GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) hormone receptors, making it an effective tool in managing obesity and diabetes.
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The drug is recommended as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for:
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India faces a growing dual burden of obesity and diabetes:
Mounjaro is a prescription-based weekly injection that selectively binds to and activates both GIP and GLP-1 receptors. These incretin hormones help regulate:
✅ Appetite and weight loss
✅ Blood sugar levels
✅ Metabolism and energy balance
“Obesity and type 2 diabetes are major health challenges in India. Lilly is committed to working with the government and industry to promote awareness and improve the prevention and management of these diseases,” said Winselow Tucker, President and General Manager, Eli Lilly India.
With Mounjaro’s once-a-week administration, patients now have a simpler and more effective treatment option to tackle weight loss and diabetes management.
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