HUMAN INSULIN DRUG MARKET ANALYSIS

Key Developments

• On March 13, 2024, Entod Pharmaceuticals, an India-based pharmaceutical company, launched first human insulin eye drops designed to treat corneal eye conditions. The company plans to initiate the drug regulatory approval process in India. This will involve applying to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for conducting clinical trials and subsequently, seeking approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for commercialization.
• In May 2023, Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company, announced that it had received marketing authorization for its diabetes drug- Soliqua (in pre-filled pen) from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). Soliqua is indicated as treatment to improve glycemic control as an adjunct to diet and exercise, in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes who are insufficiently controlled on oral or injectable therapies.
• In January 2023, Novo Nordisk A/S, a pharmaceutical company, launched once-a-week insulin regime for Indian patients.