Additionally, tolerance can develop with either drug, which may lead to higher dosages
weight loss at target dose (trial data) ~15% (STEP 1) CV risk reduction labelled Yes (SELECT obesity + CVD) Format Prefilled pen India price (May 2026) 5,66016,400/month (Poviztra co-marketed: 3,9998,999/month) DCGI-approved Yes (20252026) Generic competition in India n/a (innovator) Generic semaglutide 9+ Indian manufacturers Active molecule Semaglutide Receptor activity GLP-1 Primary indication T2D &/or obesity (brand-dependent) Max maintenance dose 0.52.4 mg weekly Avg
Safety Overall, 32 subjects were exposed to semaglutide and 12 subjects to placebo across both populations
Step 4: Choose quality over quantity
Jardiance, in comparison, is generally lower, averaging around $600 to $700 for a one-month supply without insurance