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Pharmaceuticals 5 February 2026 - 7 February 2026

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
7 February 2026
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Roivant stock surges on brepocitinib skin-disease data; what to watch into Monday

Roivant stock surges on brepocitinib skin-disease data; what to watch into Monday

Roivant shares surged 22.4% to $25.82 after Phase 2 data showed its drug brepocitinib outperformed placebo in cutaneous sarcoidosis, with no serious adverse events. The company plans a Phase 3 trial in 2026 and has filed for FDA approval in dermatomyositis. Quarterly revenue reached $2 million, with a $313.7 million loss. Cash holdings stood at $4.5 billion.
7 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock rises after FDA steps up crackdown on GLP-1 copycats

Eli Lilly stock rises after FDA steps up crackdown on GLP-1 copycats

Eli Lilly shares climbed 3.7% in after-hours trading after the FDA announced plans to restrict GLP-1 ingredients in unapproved compounded drugs. Hims & Hers shares dropped nearly 12% after being referred for a Justice Department probe. Investors are watching for details on enforcement and pricing pressure as the market reacts to moves against copycat obesity drugs.
7 February 2026
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Hims & Hers (HIMS) stock slips again as $49 Wegovy copy draws FDA heat and Novo legal threat

Hims & Hers (HIMS) stock slips again as $49 Wegovy copy draws FDA heat and Novo legal threat

Hims & Hers Health shares fell 2.6% to $22.88 Friday after launching a $49 compounded version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight-loss pill. Novo called the move “illegal mass compounding” and threatened legal action, while the FDA warned it would act against unapproved copycat drugs. Hims said its pill uses “liposomal technology” to aid absorption but gave no details. Nearly a third of Hims shares are out on loan for short bets.
6 February 2026
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Pfizer stock rises as FDA speeds HYMPAVZI review and TrumpRx discounts keep pricing in focus

Pfizer stock rises as FDA speeds HYMPAVZI review and TrumpRx discounts keep pricing in focus

Pfizer shares rose 2.7% to $27.22 Friday after the FDA granted Priority Review to its hemophilia drug HYMPAVZI, with a decision expected by mid-2026. Trading volume reached 30 million shares. The company also launched the TrumpRx discount program, offering cash discounts on over 30 drugs. The White House said TrumpRx.gov debuted Thursday with “most-favored nation” pricing on 40 branded drugs.
6 February 2026
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AbbVie stock rises as investors re-rank Rinvoq and Skyrizi after earnings jolt

AbbVie stock rises as investors re-rank Rinvoq and Skyrizi after earnings jolt

AbbVie shares climbed 2% to $223.45 in midday trading Friday after a volatile week. The move followed a quarterly report showing fourth-quarter net revenues up 10% to $16.62 billion and adjusted profit of $2.71 per share. Humira sales dropped 25.9% as biosimilar competition increased, while Skyrizi and Rinvoq posted gains. The company also announced new regulatory approvals and licensing deals.
6 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock rebounds after FDA flags copycat weight-loss drugs; what’s next for LLY

Eli Lilly stock rebounds after FDA flags copycat weight-loss drugs; what’s next for LLY

Eli Lilly shares rose 3% Friday after the FDA chief warned of a crackdown on non-approved copycat weight-loss drugs. The rebound followed an 8% drop Thursday, triggered by news of a $49 compounded rival to Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors are watching Lilly’s 2026 outlook and the FDA’s April decision on its oral obesity drug. Fourth-quarter revenue jumped 43% to $19.3 billion, led by strong sales of Mounjaro and Zepbound.
6 February 2026
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Pfizer stock slips before open as TrumpRx discounts debut and FDA priority review adds a catalyst

Pfizer stock slips before open as TrumpRx discounts debut and FDA priority review adds a catalyst

Pfizer shares fell 1.1% to $26.49 in premarket trading after the TrumpRx discount drug portal launched Thursday, raising concerns over U.S. drug pricing. Pfizer said its TrumpRx program offers discounts of up to 85% on more than 30 medicines. The FDA granted Priority Review for expanding Hympavzi use in younger hemophilia patients, with a decision expected in the second quarter.
6 February 2026
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Hims & Hers (HIMS) stock slides premarket as FDA targets “copycat drugs” over $49 Wegovy pill

Hims & Hers (HIMS) stock slides premarket as FDA targets “copycat drugs” over $49 Wegovy pill

Hims & Hers Health shares fell 3.8% to $23.48 in premarket trading Friday after FDA Commissioner Marty Makary warned of a crackdown on “illegal copycat drugs.” The drop followed Hims’ launch of a $49 compounded version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill. Novo Nordisk said it would pursue legal and regulatory action, calling Hims’ move “illegal mass compounding.” Investors are watching for FDA enforcement and lawsuits ahead of Hims’ Feb. 23 report.
6 February 2026
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Novo Nordisk stock rebounds as FDA warns on illegal Wegovy copycats

Novo Nordisk stock rebounds as FDA warns on illegal Wegovy copycats

Novo Nordisk shares rose nearly 5% Friday after the FDA said it would target mass-marketed, unapproved drug copies. The move follows Hims & Hers launching a $49 compounded version of Novo’s Wegovy pill, prompting Novo to threaten legal action. The stock remains near its 52-week low after a sharp drop earlier this week. Investors await FDA enforcement and Novo’s next legal steps.
6 February 2026
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AbbVie stock ticks higher after hours as traders digest 2026 outlook after Rinvoq miss

AbbVie stock ticks higher after hours as traders digest 2026 outlook after Rinvoq miss

AbbVie shares rose 0.7% to $219.02 in after-hours trading Thursday, rebounding after a nearly 6% drop following its earnings report. Skyrizi beat sales estimates with $5.01 billion, while Rinvoq missed at $2.37 billion. The company raised its 2026 forecast for the pair to $31.6 billion. Investors remain focused on whether new drugs can offset Humira’s ongoing decline.
6 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock price sinks after $49 weight-loss pill jolt hits LLY

Eli Lilly stock price sinks after $49 weight-loss pill jolt hits LLY

Eli Lilly shares fell 7.8% to $1,020.84 in after-hours trading Thursday after Reuters reported Hims & Hers began selling a $49 compounded version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, raising discount fears in the GLP-1 drug market. Earlier, Lilly posted a 43% jump in quarterly revenue to $19.29 billion, led by Mounjaro and Zepbound, and forecast 2026 sales above Wall Street estimates.
5 February 2026
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