India tightens scrutiny of GLP-1 weight-loss drug marketing and distribution

State drug regulators have been asked to step up oversight of GLP-1 manufacturing, sales, supply-chain diversion and advertising, with a focus on surrogate promotions and misleading weight-loss campaigns.

— Filed Tue, 4 Aug, 2026, 16:50 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

India has directed state drug regulators to intensify oversight of GLP-1 drug manufacture, distribution, sale and advertising, targeting unauthorised supply-chain diversion, surrogate marketing and misleading weight-loss awareness campaigns.

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