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SamakindGeneric semaglutide for multiple indications in India 2026

by Mankind Pharma · TBC (price band to be announced) · DCGI approved 2025

Active ingredient
Semaglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist)
Indication
Multiple Indications
Manufacturer
Mankind Pharma Ltd
DCGI status
Approved 2025
Price (MRP)
TBC (price band to be announced)
Format
Prefilled pen
Prescription
Schedule H — required

How Samakind compares

Samakind is Mankind Pharma's brand of generic semaglutide. Mankind's strategic differentiator is the deepest pharmaceutical distribution into India's Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities — Samakind is positioned to be one of the first semaglutide brands to meaningfully reach patients beyond metro India. Final price band has not yet been published.

About Mankind Pharma

Mankind Pharma is India's third-largest pharmaceutical company by domestic sales and one of the few with a deeper distribution network than Sun Pharma in non-metro India. Mankind's affordable-pricing track record across cardiac, gastro, and diabetic segments suggests Samakind will be priced competitively.

Who is Samakind for?

Samakind is approved in India per its DCGI label. Eligibility is determined by a qualified physician based on Indian guideline criteria.

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Samakind cost in India

MRP for Samakind: TBC (price band to be announced). Actual pharmacy pricing varies by city, pharmacy, and channel. Online prescription pharmacies typically offer modest discounts off MRP with cold-chain delivery; hospital pharmacy pricing is usually at MRP.

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Compared to other GLP-1 brands in India

Samakind is an Indian generic semaglutide. Same active molecule as Ozempic and Wegovy (Novo Nordisk innovator brands), with clinical efficacy that follows the molecule rather than the brand. Other Indian generics include Sundae, Noveltreat, Obeda, Semaglyn, Sembolic, and Samakind — all at similar price points.

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Samakind — frequently asked questions

Is Samakind available in India? Is it DCGI-approved?+
Yes — Samakind is DCGI-approved and currently available across India. The drug received DCGI approval in 2025 for multiple indications, manufactured by Mankind Pharma Ltd. It is distributed through licensed retail and online prescription pharmacies and hospital pharmacies across Indian metros and most tier-2 cities. Samakind is a Schedule H drug — a doctor's prescription is required. Take the GLP-1 Check 5-minute Indian-guideline assessment to see if you qualify.
What does Samakind cost in India in 2026?+
Samakind is priced at TBC (price band to be announced). Actual pharmacy pricing may vary by city and channel. For brand-by-brand price comparisons across all India brands, see our cost guide. Take the GLP-1 Check 5-minute Indian-guideline assessment to see if you qualify.
Do I need a prescription to buy Samakind?+
Yes — Samakind is a Schedule H drug in India and can only be dispensed against a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Any legitimate online prescription pharmacy will require you to upload your prescription before order fulfillment.
Who is Samakind for?+
Samakind is approved for multiple indications in India. Indian guideline eligibility typically requires BMI ≥27.5 (obesity indication) or HbA1c above target on first-line therapy (T2D indication), often with comorbidities at BMI ≥25. Take the GLP-1 Check 5-minute Indian-guideline assessment to see if you qualify.
How does Samakind compare to Ozempic and Wegovy?+
Samakind contains the same active molecule (semaglutide) as Ozempic and Wegovy. Clinical efficacy is comparable; the difference is brand, manufacturer support, pen design, and price. Samakind (TBC (price band to be announced)) is meaningfully cheaper than Ozempic (₹5,660+/month) or Wegovy (up to ₹16,400/month) — useful for cost-sensitive patients on long-term therapy.
Where can I buy Samakind in India?+
Samakind is a Schedule H drug — available through licensed retail and online prescription pharmacies and hospital pharmacies across India with a doctor's prescription. Always buy from a licensed pharmacy to avoid counterfeit products; never use sources that dispense without verifying a prescription. Take the GLP-1 Check 5-minute Indian-guideline assessment to see if you qualify.

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