BD and EMS launch semaglutide in Brazil using BD's Vystra pen platform

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) and Brazilian pharmaceutical company EMS announced a collaboration to launch a semaglutide therapy in Brazil, according to a press release dated July 29, 2026.

The semaglutide product uses BD's Vystra™ Injection Pen platform, a reusable injection pen designed for self-administration. The therapy targets patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.

"BD's partnership with EMS introduces a critical treatment option backed by scalable, patient-centric delivery technology," said Patrick Jeukenne, Worldwide President of Pharmaceutical Systems at BD. "By combining this therapy with BD's established pen platform, patients benefit from a proven, research backed design that supports usability for self-injection."

"Launching our semaglutide marks an important step in expanding access to advanced metabolic therapies in Brazil," said Gabriel Sanchez, Vice President of EMS. "By co-creating with BD, we're able to provide solutions that meet the needs of our clinicians and patients alike."

BD is a medical technology company with more than 60,000 employees operating globally. EMS has over 60 years of experience in pharmaceuticals and operates across prescription medicines, generics, and over-the-counter products in more than 60 countries.

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