Weight-Loss Drug Prices Drop in China as Patent Expiry Nears

Yicai
2025.12.29 13:05
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Prices of weight-loss drugs in China, including Wegovy and Mounjaro, are dropping as patent expirations approach. Wegovy's price has halved to CNY987.48 from CNY1,893.67, while Mounjaro's presale price is now as low as CNY450, down from CNY2,180. Novo Nordisk's price cuts aim to enhance patient compliance. The patent for semaglutide (Wegovy) expires on March 20, prompting domestic firms to prepare generic versions. This price reduction is expected to impact the industry and future weight-loss drug pricing significantly.