Semaglutide is off patent: what does this mean for obesity in India?

When Rakesh (name changed) first walked into the clinic, he could not fit into a chair with armrests due to his body weight. Weighing 169 kg, Rakesh had almost given up on his weight loss goals, having tried multiple diets, and attempted various forms of exercise.

“I am fed up, doc!”, he said. “ I cannot even drive a car – I cannot fit in the seat!”