Sun Pharma gets Brazil approval for semaglutide injection for Type 2 Diabetes
Sun Pharma received ANVISA approval to manufacture and market semaglutide injection in Brazil for type 2 diabetes. The product will be launched in partnership with Hypera Pharma. The Brazilian semaglutide market is approximately USD 413 million.
The approval and launch of semaglutide in Brazil, a market with a significant diabetes drug market size, is expected to contribute to revenue growth, but its immediate impact on overall financials may be moderate.
The approval of a new drug in a significant market like Brazil is a positive development for the company, expanding its product portfolio and market reach.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has received approval from the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, ANVISA, to manufacture and market semaglutide injection in Brazil. This medication is intended for the treatment of adults with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus, to be used as an adjunct to diet and exercise.
Sun Pharma plans to launch the product in the coming days in partnership with Hypera Pharma, a prominent pharmaceutical company in Brazil. The semaglutide injection will be available in a pre-filled, multi-dose injectable pen format, offered in two strengths: 2 mg/1.5 mL and 4 mg/3 mL, facilitating a flexible once-weekly dosing regimen.
Aalok Shanghvi, Chief Operating Officer at Sun Pharma, stated that the approval of semaglutide in Brazil enhances access to an evidence-based treatment option for individuals managing inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes. He highlighted that this achievement underscores the company's development and manufacturing strengths and its dedication to providing high-quality medicines globally.
Digvijay Singh, Regional Head for Brazil & LATAM, added that this approval represents a significant advancement in reinforcing Sun Pharma's diabetes portfolio within Brazil. He expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with their partner to make this treatment accessible to patients and to contribute to improved diabetes care across the country. The semaglutide injectable market in Brazil is valued at approximately USD 413 million (as per IQVIA data for MAT June 2026).
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