Hims & Hers Stock Plunges While Novo Nordisk Gains as Weight-Loss Drug Wars Take New Turn

Core Insights - Hims & Hers Health's stock dropped 25% after the company announced it would cease selling its compounded semaglutide weight-loss pill, just days after its launch, due to legal action from Novo Nordisk [1][1][1] - Novo Nordisk has filed a lawsuit against Hims & Hers, seeking to permanently ban the sale of unapproved compounded drugs that infringe on its patents and is pursuing damages [1][1][1] - Hims & Hers has faced significant stock depreciation, losing over 60% of its value in the past 12 months, while Novo Nordisk's shares have decreased by approximately 40% during the same period [1][1][1] Company Developments - Hims & Hers announced the discontinuation of its compounded weight-loss pill, which was marketed as having the same active ingredient as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, following legal threats from Novo Nordisk [1][1][1] - The lawsuit from Novo Nordisk is described by Hims & Hers as a "blatant attack" on Americans who rely on compounded medications, indicating the company's intent to continue advocating for access to these treatments [1][1][1] Industry Context - The FDA has indicated plans to restrict the use of GLP-1 active ingredients in compounded weight-loss medications, specifically mentioning Hims & Hers in its statement [1][1][1] - Eli Lilly is anticipated to receive FDA approval for its own weight-loss pill later this year, which could further impact competition in the weight-loss drug market [1][1][1]