GLP-1 works by mimicking a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that influences areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake
Caution is also advised in people with severe gastrointestinal motility disorders or a history of pancreatitis
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in several prescription medications, including Ozempic and Wegovy

IndiaMart did not respond to Bloomberg News queries.A pack of Wegovy from these retailers can cost 9,500 rupees ($113) for a four-week supply, less than one-tenth of some US prices, while a four-week pack of Zepbound can cost about 7,800 rupees ($93), according to prices seen by Bloomberg News on ExportersIndia.com.Some New Delhi and Mumbai-based chemists also bring treatments from countries like United Arab Emirates or Egypt, and sell bulk packs for cash, according to an investigation published in March by India Today.Wegovy alternatives, like Bangladesh-based Incepta Pharmaceutical Ltd.s Fitaro, not officially marketed in India, are also gaining popularity, as online retailers supply it to Indian buyers.Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, Indias top drug authority, did not respond to an emailed request for comment.Novo Nordisk's Rybelsus pill costs about $43 for a 10-day supply