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Semaglutide API prices tumble as GLP-1 demand surges and generics flood markets

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Semaglutide API prices tumble as GLP-1 demand surges and generics flood markets

More factories and expiring patents may cut prices further

Semaglutide API prices are falling sharply as global demand for weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy drives rapid manufacturing expansion. With patents set to expire in key markets and Indian companies rolling out lower-priced generics, analysts expect additional price softening. The shift could widen access to these GLP-1 therapies for patients in the months ahead.

  • Semaglutide API prices drop amid a global GLP-1 weight-loss demand boom
  • Manufacturing capacity has ramped up quickly to meet surging orders
  • Patent expiries in key markets are easing supply constraints
  • Lower-priced Indian generics may push prices down further
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