{
  "id": 12506439,
  "title": "One year of weight-loss drugs in India: What happened to the ‘Mounjaro brides’?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/one-year-of-weight-loss-drugs-in-india-what-happened-to-the-mounjaro",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-07T00:30:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/long-reads/mounjaro-brides-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-wedding-packages-risks-india-10909586/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Lajpat Nagar, South Delhi, a small clinic called Weight Loss Clinic offers a three-month Mounjaro program at a price of Rs 30,000. This program includes consultations with a doctor, a dietitian, and injections, which patients take home once they pay. Many clients come to the clinic before their wedding with the goal of losing weight. According to a senior staff member, the clinic has helped around a hundred brides achieve their desired weight in the past year. However, endocrinologists warn against using these drugs for cosmetic, short-term weight loss. Dr Ambrish Mithal, chairman of endocrinology at Max Hospital, emphasizes that these drugs are meant for long-term use and requires a maintenance dose to maintain weight loss. Some clinics, particularly those targeting brides, appear to exploit vulnerable individuals by not conducting necessary tests or providing proper monitoring. Akanksha Sadekar Chauhan, a 23-year-old from Ludhiana, sought the help of a local clinic to lose weight for her wedding. She received Mounjaro injections without any medical assessments or follow-up, leading to a 20 kg weight loss in 40 days. The clinic stopped monitoring her progress after she reached her desired weight, leaving her unaware of potential risks and long-term effects.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}