South Africa’s Aspen plans to launch cheaper weight-loss drugs

South Africa’s Aspen plans to launch cheaper weight-loss drugs

Aspen Pharmacare, Africa’s largest drugmaker, said it will release cheaper versions of drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy from next year as it strives for a slice of the global weight-loss market. The South African company’s CEO told Bloomberg it expects to make its version for less than half the average global price, as patents for the breakthrough drugs are due to expire in 2026 in many countries. Last month Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk launche…