Here comes the ‘Mounjaro bride’: Indian women turn to weight-loss drug before wedding

Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking ⁠short cuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target ⁠for weight-loss drugs in India.New Delhi wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a “Mounjaro bride” package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into “pre-wedding” transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle makeovers.In a social media video, Klarity offers “guided nutrition, Mounjaro and smart workouts” to prepare brides to walk down the aisle. The clinic did not respond to a request for comment.Eight doctors said they had been fielding inquiries from brides, and some grooms, about taking weight-loss drugs before taking their vows.A bridal couple perform rites at the groom’s house in Jaipur. Traditional Indian weddings are typically grand affairs. Photo: ShutterstockMany asked for Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro, the first GLP-1 medication ‌to enter India’s market for both diabetes and weight loss. It was more sought after than Novo Nordisk’s rival Wegovy, the doctors said.