Hims vs. Novo Nordisk: Why the Pharma Giant Might Avoid a Legal Fight
Hims is selling a $49 copycat of Novo Nordisk's $149 weight-loss pill, but legal experts say Novo may avoid court battles due to risks of setting dangerous precedents.
Hims is selling a $49 copycat of Novo Nordisk's $149 weight-loss pill, but legal experts say Novo may avoid court battles due to risks of setting dangerous precedents.
FDA takes aim at compounded weight-loss drugs like Hims' $49 Wegovy alternative, raising safety concerns over unapproved copycat medications flooding the market.
Hims & Hers offers compounded semaglutide pill at $49/month introductory price, significantly undercutting Novo Nordisk's $199 Wegovy brand-name treatment with same active ingredient.
Amgen (AMGN) reports strong Q4 2025 earnings with $9.87B revenue, beating estimates. Company defies FDA request to withdraw Tavneos while advancing obesity drug MariTide through trials.
Eli Lilly (LLY) beats Q4 expectations and projects strong 2026 growth driven by surging demand for Zepbound and Mounjaro, outpacing rival Novo Nordisk.
Novo Nordisk forecasts 5-13% sales decline for 2026 as Ozempic and Wegovy face intense competition from Eli Lilly and generics, plus US drug pricing pressures.