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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Perrone

Hims & Hers launches copy of Wegovy pill, prompting legal threats from drugmaker Novo Nordisk

Obesity Pill Knockoff - (Ritzau Scanpix)

Telehealth company Hims & Hers said Thursday it will launch a cheaper, off-brand version of the weight-loss pill Wegovy, just weeks after drugmaker Novo Nordisk launched its highly anticipated reformulation of the blockbuster medication.

The announcement from Hims is the latest example of the company’s efforts to capitalize on the booming popularity of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, which have revolutionized weight loss treatment in the U.S.

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