Core Viewpoint - Hims & Hers Health, Inc. is facing significant challenges, including an 18% decline in stock price over the past month, primarily due to the termination of its collaboration with Novo Nordisk and ongoing legal scrutiny regarding its compounded drug offerings [1][2][3]. Company Developments - The termination of the collaboration with Novo Nordisk in June 2025 has resulted in Hims & Hers losing direct access to Wegovy, a popular GLP-1 weight-loss drug [1][3]. - Hims & Hers aims to achieve $6.5 billion in revenue and $1.3 billion in Adjusted EBITDA by 2030, despite current challenges [3]. - The company reported over $225 million in revenue from GLP-1 products in 2024, indicating some success in this segment [6]. Regulatory and Legal Context - Novo Nordisk cited Hims & Hers' alleged failure to comply with laws regarding compounded drugs and deceptive marketing practices as reasons for ending the collaboration [2]. - The FDA's removal of semaglutide from the drug shortage list has impacted Hims & Hers, as it indicates sufficient supply to meet demand, reducing the justification for compounded versions [5]. - Legal scrutiny is focused on the legality of mass-producing compounded versions of GLP-1 drugs now that the official shortage is over [6][7]. Market Implications - Analysts from Morgan Stanley have noted an increased focus on the legal and business implications for Hims & Hers, particularly in light of Eli Lilly's lawsuits against compounding pharmacies [7][12]. - Experts suggest that compounding pharmacies should cease large-scale production of GLP-1 drugs once the shortage ends, although there may be cases for compounding under specific regulations [8][9]. - The ongoing legal cases could take 2 to 3 years to resolve, impacting the operational landscape for Hims & Hers [12]. Strategic Moves - Hims & Hers announced an agreement to acquire ZAVA, a digital health platform in Europe, which will expand its presence in the UK and enter new markets such as Germany, France, and Ireland [13].