Mangoceuticals has forged partnerships with pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to distribute their popular weight-loss drugs, the company announced Tuesday. The agreement will allow Mangoceuticals to leverage its network of pharmacies to expand access to medications like Lilly’s Zepbound and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, both in high demand amid a growing obesity epidemic.
The move comes as demand for GLP-1 receptor agonists – a class of drugs initially developed for diabetes that have demonstrated significant weight-loss benefits – continues to outstrip supply. Mangoceuticals aims to address accessibility challenges and provide a streamlined purchasing experience for patients and healthcare providers. The partnerships represent a significant expansion for Mangoceuticals beyond its conventional compounding pharmacy services and position it as a key player in the rapidly evolving weight-loss market.
Under the agreements, Mangoceuticals will act as a wholesale distributor, supplying Zepbound and Wegovy to a network of autonomous pharmacies across the United states. The company anticipates beginning distribution in the coming weeks, with a phased rollout planned to ensure a consistent supply.”We are thrilled to partner with lilly and Novo Nordisk to bring these life-changing medications to more patients,” said Mangoceuticals CEO Mohit kaushal in a statement. “Our extensive pharmacy network and commitment to customer service will help ensure that individuals have convenient access to the treatments thay need.”
The partnerships are non-exclusive, meaning both Lilly and Novo Nordisk will continue to work with other distributors. However, mangoceuticals’ focus on independent pharmacies could provide an option channel for patients who have struggled to obtain the drugs through traditional retail chains.
Demand for weight-loss drugs has surged in recent months, driven by increased awareness of obesity as a chronic health condition and the proven efficacy of GLP-1 agonists.Wegovy and Zepbound have both shown remarkable results in clinical trials, leading to significant weight loss and improvements in related health markers.