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Hims & Hers Expands Access to Lilly Weight-Loss Drugs as Shares Jump 7%

The shift signals a move from compounded copies to a subscription platform built around branded GLP‑1 therapies.

Overview

  • Hims & Hers, in a Thursday integration with Eli Lilly’s LillyDirect, enabled providers to route prescriptions for Zepbound vials, the KwikPen injector, and Foundayo for branded fulfillment.
  • The company’s stock rose about 7% after the announcement as investors reacted to broader access to FDA‑approved GLP‑1 drugs.
  • The Lilly arrangement follows a March settlement with Novo Nordisk that added Wegovy access and led Hims to scale back large‑scale compounding of GLP‑1s.
  • Leerink Partners analyst Michael Cherny questioned whether Hims offers more than a front door to branded products sold by drugmakers.
  • J.P. Morgan on Friday initiated coverage at Overweight with a $35 target, pointing to branded access and a growth path built on subscription care and fulfillment partnerships.