Diabetes Treatment: Daily cost is just ₹50! Weekly insulin launched in India; learn all the details.

Diabetes Management: It needs to be taken only once a week, not every day. Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has launched its weekly insulin under the brand name 'Avicli'.

Weekly insulin

Weekly Insulin Launch In India 2026: Good news for diabetes patients. Insulin is now available in India that requires only one dose per week, not daily. Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has launched its weekly insulin, branded "Avicli." The company claims this medication could be a significant relief for patients who require daily insulin injections or who prefer to avoid repeated injections.

Beneficial for whom?

Doctors say that many diabetes patients avoid starting insulin simply because they fear daily injections. Some travel frequently, while others' busy schedules make it difficult to take insulin on time every day. For such patients, this once-a-week insulin could make treatment much easier than before.

A large number of patients avoid taking insulin.

According to Dr. S.K. Wangnu, a diabetes expert at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes for 8 to 10 years and whose blood sugar is not controlled by medication should start insulin on time. Doing so can significantly reduce the risk of damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and other organs. Despite this, a large number of patients avoid taking insulin, which can lead to serious health problems in the future.

Vikrant Shrotriya, Managing Director of Novo Nordisk India, says that currently, around 6 million people in India use insulin, while the need is far greater. He believes that a once-a-week insulin dose will simplify treatment and encourage more patients to start taking insulin as directed by their doctor.

How much will it cost?