finance Feb 09, 2026

Novo Nordisk pops 8% after Hims & Hers pulls copycat weight-loss pill

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CNBC Finance

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Key Points
  • Novo Nordisk, maker of Wegovy, saw its stock rise 8% after the opening bell on Monday.
  • The company and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration threatened legal action against Hims & Hers, over its plan to sell a copycat weight-loss pill.
  • The telehealth provider pulled the plans over the weekend.

Novo Nordisk shares jumped 8% Monday after Hims & Hers said it will pull its copycat weight-loss pill off the market.

Novo Nordisk, maker of Wegovy, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had threatened legal action against Hims & Hers, which announced over the weekend it would not sell the pill.

"Since launching the compounded semaglutide pill on our platform, we've had constructive conversations with stakeholders across the industry," Hims & Hers posted on social media on Saturday.

"As a result, we have decided to stop offering access to this treatment. We remain committed to the millions of Americans who depend on us for access to safe, affordable, and personalized care."

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