Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS) – Lawmakers Urge Crackdown On Illegal Weight Loss Drugs, Novo's Termination of Collaboration With HIMS Triggers Securities Class Actions

Core Viewpoint - Hims & Hers Health, Inc. faces significant challenges following the termination of its collaboration with Novo Nordisk and increasing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers regarding safety concerns related to copycat weight loss drugs [1][2][5]. Company Developments - On July 25, 2025, Hims & Hers shares dropped significantly amid reports of lawmakers urging the FDA to take action against counterfeit weight loss drugs [1]. - Novo Nordisk ended its collaboration with Hims & Hers on June 23, 2025, citing concerns over deceptive marketing practices and illegal compounding of its FDA-approved drug Wegovy® [2][6]. - The collaboration, which began on April 29, 2025, was short-lived, lasting less than two months due to regulatory compliance issues raised by Novo Nordisk [6]. Legal Issues - Following Novo Nordisk's announcement, securities class action lawsuits were filed against Hims & Hers and its executives, representing investors who acquired Hims & Hers securities between April 29, 2025, and June 23, 2025 [3][7]. - Legal claims allege that Hims & Hers misled investors regarding its regulatory compliance and the revenue potential from its GLP-1 drug offerings [7][8]. - The lawsuits assert that Hims & Hers engaged in deceptive promotion and sale of unauthorized versions of Wegovy®, exposing patients to risks and jeopardizing its relationship with Novo Nordisk [8][9]. Industry Context - Over 80 bipartisan lawmakers have expressed concerns about the rise of illegal and counterfeit anti-obesity medications, emphasizing the potential risks to patient safety [5]. - The scrutiny from lawmakers and the legal actions against Hims & Hers highlight the increasing regulatory pressures in the weight loss drug market, particularly concerning compliance and marketing practices [5][6].