Hims & Hers Health Inc. (HIMS) saw its stock price surge 5.33% during pre-market trading on Thursday, following a major strategic announcement from the company.
The telehealth company revealed a significant overhaul of its U.S. weight loss business, centered on a new collaboration with pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk. As part of this strategic shift, Hims & Hers plans to expand access to a broader assortment of FDA-approved GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic and Wegovy injections and tablets, on its platform later this month.
Concurrently, the company will limit the availability of compounded semaglutide, stop advertising these offerings, and aims to transition existing patients to FDA-approved options when clinically appropriate. This move aligns its U.S. operations with its global model and is expected to strengthen its position in the competitive weight-loss treatment market.
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