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Biocon receives USFDA approval for Liraglutide

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Last Updated : Feb 25 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Used for treatment of chronic weight management

Biocon has received approval from the U.S. FDA, for its complex formulation Liraglutide Injection, 18 mg/3 mL (6 mg/mL) single-patient-use prefilled pens (gSaxenda).

Liraglutide is a drug-device combination formulation used in the treatment of chronic weight management, indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

GLP-1 receptor agonists have emerged as one of the fastest growing therapeutic classes globally, driven by the rising prevalence of obesity and metabolic disorders, strong clinical outcomes, and increasing physician adoption.

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First Published: Feb 25 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

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