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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Health Care sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>HIMS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$41.4K</td>
<td>389</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>849</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>ZTS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>718</td>
</tr>
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<td>NVCR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>110</td>
<td>691</td>
</tr>
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<td>ELV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>161</td>
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<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$39.1K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>113</td>
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<td>SAVA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$70.7K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>92</td>
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<td>MRNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>66</td>
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<td>MRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>420</td>
<td>59</td>
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<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$40.6K</td>
<td>464</td>
<td>51</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding HIMS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 901 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.4K, with a price of $46.0 per contract. There were 389 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5520 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HUM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 120 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 849 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1476 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZTS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 4070 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 718 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NVCR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVCR#NASDAQ">NVCR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 11 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 690 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 63 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 110 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 691 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ELV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 39 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $490.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $1930.0 per contract. There were 250 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 161 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BMY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 466 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.1K, with a price of $890.0 per contract. There were 6607 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SAVA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVA#NASDAQ">SAVA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 102 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 68 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.7K, with a price of $1040.0 per contract. There were 2682 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 92 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 466 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 43 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 1834 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 347 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 420 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 59 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 466 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.6K, with a price of $2030.0 per contract. There were 464 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Momentum investing is based on the idea that stocks that have risen recently will tend to keep rising and that stocks that have fallen tend to keep falling. In 1993, researchers Narasimhan Jegadeesh and Sheridan Titman at UCLA brought the idea forward.
Momentum investing has held up over the past 10 years. Looking at the iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (BATS: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtum#BATS">MTUM</a>), it&#39;s seen that the fund has outperformed the S&amp;P 500 over that period. The fund has notched a cumulative total return of 251%, versus the 245% total return of the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust.
Below I&#39;ll point out three of my favorite companies that are currently considered momentum stocks.
<h2>Intuitive Surgical: Revolutionizing the Operating Table</h2>
Intuitive Surgical&#39;s (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/isrg#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) shares have provided a total return of 66% over the past twelve months, beating out the S&amp;P 500 by 30%. This company stands out due to the incredible products it has built. Its primary product is the da Vinci robot.
This is a remotely controlled robot that assists doctors in performing surgeries. Its main advantage is in reducing the human error involved in surgeries. It eliminates the risk of things like hand tremors in surgeons and can make smaller, more precise cuts than a human. This reduces the invasiveness of surgeries and allows patients to have shorter recovery times.
Even after being around for over 10 years, the company is still seeing very solid revenue growth, coming in at 14% last quarter. The company continues to become more and more profitable. It increased its gross margin by over 150 basis points from last year. Its operating margin rose by nearly 200 basis points. Its operating margin is higher than 91% of companies in the US healthcare sector. Its dominant market position created through its leading technology allows it to maintain and increase these margins.
<h2>The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Dell&#39;s Growth Strategy</h2>
Over the past twelve months, Dell&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dell#NYSE">DELL</a>) shares have returned a total of 67%. Unlike Intel (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/intc#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Dell is one of the legacy U.S. tech companies that have been able to successfully navigate the changing landscape. The rise of new technology firms and the advent of artificial intelligence necessitated that these companies shift their business toward the AI and data center vector.
Dell has done exactly that. Dell was traditionally known as a personal computer (PC) company. Now, nearly half its business comes from its Infrastructure Solutions Group. Within this segment, it sells AI-optimized servers to data centers. The company has seen massive growth in the sales of these servers, up 80% in just one quarter. Sales of these servers last quarter topped their combined total sales in Dell&#39;s fiscal 2024.
This rapid expansion is good to see, and the company still has a $3.8 billion backlog in AI server orders it is working to fulfill. Dell could start to look even better if its PC business picks up again. Growth in that business was 0% last quarter. But, it&#39;s possible growth could reignite as people and businesses need to replace aging devices and want PCs that can internally handle GenAI.
<h2>Eli Lilly: Dominating Pharmaceutical Growth</h2>
Eli Lilly (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lly#NYSE">LLY</a>) is another healthcare stock with a very strong market position. It&#39;s the world&#39;s largest drug company, with a market cap over $250 billion higher than the next closest company. Its gross and operating margins rank in the top three among the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies in the US, Canada, and Europe.
The company&#39;s stock has provided a total return of 66% over the past twelve months, and 295% over the past three years. It&#39;s done so largely off the back of its GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss. Mounjaro and Zepbound are leading the charge right now for Lilly. The drugs&#39; sales increased 71% and 140% in just one quarter.
These drugs are driving growth, but Lilly has an edge over its GLP-1 rival, Novo Nordisk (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvo#NYSE">NVO</a>). It is less reliant on its GLP-1 drugs at this point. In the first six months of 2024, these drugs accounted for over 66% of Novo&#39;s sales, compared to just 46% for Lilly. Additionally, Lilly is taking GLP-1 market share from Novo. Mounjaro and Zepbound appear to be significantly more effective in helping patients lose weight compared to Novo&#39;s Ozempic and Wegovy.
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George Yancopoulos, co-founder and chief scientific officer of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>), has voiced concerns that the popular GLP-1s class of weight-loss drugs may lead to unintended health risks, particularly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/05/38596483/regeneron-pharmaceuticals-targets-quality-weight-loss-in-latest-obesity-innovation" rel="noreferrer noopener">rapid muscle loss</a>.
Yancopoulos warned that unless this side effect is mitigated, these treatments could ultimately cause &#8220;more harm than good.&#8221; Clinical studies indicate that patients using GLP-1s, such as Novo Nordisk A/S&#8217; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) Ozempic and Wegovy, experience muscle loss much faster than those who lose weight through diet and exercise.
U.S. pharmacy claims data analysis reveals that only one in four patients prescribed&nbsp;Wegovy&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ozempic continue their <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/07/39713169/only-25-patients-stick-with-novo-nordisks-wegovy-or-ozempic-after-2-years-a-study-shows-company-c" rel="noreferrer noopener">treatment after two years</a>.
In the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/094cbf1f-c5a8-4bb3-a43c-988bd8e2dea9" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a>, Yancopoulos emphasized that patients often regain weight but with a higher fat-to-muscle ratio, which Yancopoulos described as &#8220;adding insult to injury.&#8221;
He expressed concerns that GLP-1s may trigger body composition changes that could lead to more harm than benefit in the long run when used in the real world.
A study published in the&nbsp;Journal of the American Medical Association&nbsp;(JAMA) revealed that patients, on average, achieved only a 3.7% weight reduction after one year on the drugs—lower than the results reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41168351/popular-weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic-show-gap-between-clinical-trial-promises-and-real-world-us" rel="noreferrer noopener">in controlled trials</a>.
Regeneron is researching muscle-preserving treatments to pair with these weight-loss medications.
Regeneron is conducting a Phase 2 trial for trevogrumab, which blocks the hormone myostatin to promote muscle growth, in combination with Wegovy (semaglutide).
Topline results are expected in the second half of 2025.
In June, Regeneron <a target="_blank" href="https://diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/article/73/Supplement_1/34-OR/154774/34-OR-The-Effect-of-Combined-Activin-A-and" rel="noreferrer noopener">released</a> multiple ascending dose data from a Phase 1 study evaluating garetosmab (anti-activin A) and trevogrumab on body composition in healthy volunteers (n=34).
The data demonstrated that combination therapy led to greater-than-additive increases in lean mass while decreasing fat <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39464192/regeneron-pharmaceuticals-approach-to-improve-quality-of-weight-loss-has-merit-gold" rel="noreferrer noopener">mass in healthy participants</a>.
In 2023, Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) acquired Versanis Bio&nbsp;for up to $1.925 billion in cash, bolstering its product profile of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/07/33231176/why-eli-lilly-shares-are-surging-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">obesity-curbing drugs</a>.
Eli Lilly said bimagrumab can reduce fat mass while preserving muscle mass for people with obesity and obesity-related complications.
According to FT, Yancopoulos hinted that Regeneron is considering entering the GLP-1 space by developing its drug version despite the concern. However, he remains cautious, stating that GLP-1s may not be the ultimate solution to metabolic disease.
Price Action: REGN stock is down 0.23% tot $1,010.51 at the last check on Monday.
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The United States may have reached a turning point in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41137681/eli-lilly-nears-first-trillion-pharma-title-but-investors-caution-amid-sky-high-valuation?itm_source=parsely-api">decades-long battle against obesity</a>. Recent data suggests that 2020 could mark the year when obesity rates in America not only peaked but began to decline, echoing the historic moment in 1963 when cigarette sales in the U.S. hit their apex before falling.
What Happened:&nbsp;Renowned economist Justin Wolfers highlighted this significant shift on social media platform X, stating, &#8220;From the Department of Things Really Are Getting Better: The U.S. obesity rate may have peaked, and for the first time in a long time, it fell last year.&#8221; Wolfers attributes this change to new weight loss drugs, adding, &#8220;Chalk up another one to progress.&#8221;
John Burn-Murdoch, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/21bd0b9c-a3c4-4c7c-bc6e-7bb6c3556a56">writing</a> an opinion piece for the Financial Times, suggests that one in eight U.S. adults have used these drugs, with 6% currently taking them.
The potential catalyst for this unprecedented decline? A new generation of diabetes and weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy. These medications, which have shown remarkable results in clinical trials, are now being used by a significant portion of the U.S. population. 
As the U.S. leads this potential obesity decline, other countries are likely to follow suit. In Denmark, home to Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), the creator of Ozempic and Wegovy, 3% of adults were using these drugs by the end of 2023, coinciding with a slowdown in obesity rate increases.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">From the Department of Things Really Are Getting Better: The U.S. obesity rate may have peaked, and for the first time in a long time, it fell last year. And yes, it&#39;s the new weight loss drugs, which really work. Chalk up another one to progress.<a href="https://t.co/jFxoPNYsIW">https://t.co/jFxoPNYsIW</a> <a href="https://t.co/icLjvfR57u">pic.twitter.com/icLjvfR57u</a>
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Why It Matters: The decline in obesity rates is significant in the context of recent developments in the pharmaceutical industry. Roche Holdings AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHHBY#OTC">RHHBY</a>) has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/41097630/roche-fast-tracks-obesity-drug-development-eyes-over-3b-sales-potential">fast-tracked its obesity drug development</a>, aiming for over $3 billion in sales potential. This move underscores the growing market for effective weight loss treatments.
Additionally, Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) is exploring broader <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41118751/eli-lilly-eyes-new-trials-for-weight-loss-drugs-in-non-obese-patients">applications for its weight-loss drugs</a>, Mounjaro and Zepbound, targeting individuals with a lower BMI. 
Despite the promising results, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41168351/popular-weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic-show-gap-between-clinical-trial-promises-and-real-world-us">recent study</a> reveals a gap between clinical trial promises and real-world outcomes for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. 
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Thursday, The FDA determined the shortage of Eli Lilly And Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) tirzepatide injection, a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medication, has been resolved.
Tirzepatide injection, branded as Mounjaro and Zepbound, has been in shortage since 2022 due to increased demand.
The U.S. health regulator <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-clarifies-policies-compounders-national-glp-1-supply-begins-stabilize" rel="noreferrer noopener">reminded</a> compounders of the legal restrictions on making copies of FDA-approved drugs.
The FDA noted that Novo Nordisk A/S&#8216; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) is still in shortage.
Despite semaglutide being the active ingredient in Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) compounded GLP-1 product, a Truist analyst notes that the recent FDA commentary has reignited investor concerns about the long-term viability of compounded GLP-1 treatments once <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41164688/hims-hers-health-stock-is-tumbling-thursday-heres-why" rel="noreferrer noopener">the supply shortage ends</a>.
Truist&#8217;s consumer survey reveals that approximately 10% of consumers currently use compounded GLP-1 medications, while 14% are on branded versions.
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Many people opting for compounded GLP-1s cite lower costs as the main reason, while others note that their primary care physicians are hesitant to prescribe the branded versions.
Hims &amp; Hers Health&#8217;s assertion that demand for its weight loss service could remain strong, even after supply shortages ease, as long as the company operates within compounding regulations and respects branded drug patents.
Based on third-quarter card data analysis, the analyst notes that Hims &amp; Hers Health&#8217;s Q3 2024 revenue is expected to exceed the company&#8217;s guidance range of $375 million to $380 million by approximately $5 million to $10 million.
The analyst also highlights that Hims &amp; Hers Health&#8217;s average transaction price was up 14% sequentially at $126.9 vs. ~$111 in the second quarter of 2024. Net orders for 3Q24 increased 3% sequentially from 2Q24.
Truist maintains a Hold rating for Hims &amp; Hers Health with a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HIMS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $23</a>.
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Hims & Hers Health Asserts Demand For Its Compounded Weight Loss Offering To Continue Despite Resolved Supply Shortages

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business world, it is crucial for investors and industry followers to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will delve into an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Pharmaceuticals industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and highlight company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Eli Lilly Background</h3>
Eli Lilly is a drug firm with a focus on neuroscience, cardiometabolic, cancer, and immunology. Lilly's key products include Verzenio for cancer; Mounjaro, Zepbound, Jardiance, Trulicity, Humalog, and Humulin for cardiometabolic; and Taltz and Olumiant for immunology.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Eli Lilly and Co</td>
<td>109.06</td>
<td>58.79</td>
<td>20.56</td>
<td>22.5%</td>
<td>$4.12</td>
<td>$9.13</td>
<td>35.98%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Novo Nordisk AS</td>
<td>38.24</td>
<td>30.37</td>
<td>13.32</td>
<td>18.97%</td>
<td>$35.74</td>
<td>$57.79</td>
<td>25.34%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Johnson &amp; Johnson</td>
<td>24.28</td>
<td>5.40</td>
<td>4.56</td>
<td>6.62%</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$15.58</td>
<td>4.31%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Merck &amp; Co Inc</td>
<td>20.40</td>
<td>6.41</td>
<td>4.50</td>
<td>13.0%</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$12.37</td>
<td>7.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AstraZeneca PLC</td>
<td>37.83</td>
<td>6.12</td>
<td>4.95</td>
<td>5.01%</td>
<td>$4.12</td>
<td>$10.76</td>
<td>13.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Novartis AG</td>
<td>23.27</td>
<td>5.52</td>
<td>4.80</td>
<td>7.97%</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>9.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanofi SA</td>
<td>29.59</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>2.63</td>
<td>1.53%</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$7.97</td>
<td>6.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zoetis Inc</td>
<td>37.45</td>
<td>17.42</td>
<td>9.83</td>
<td>12.45%</td>
<td>$0.97</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>8.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GSK PLC</td>
<td>12.72</td>
<td>4.07</td>
<td>1.65</td>
<td>8.32%</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$5.76</td>
<td>9.84%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd</td>
<td>43.08</td>
<td>0.82</td>
<td>1.46</td>
<td>1.26%</td>
<td>$388.51</td>
<td>$821.04</td>
<td>14.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd</td>
<td>19.96</td>
<td>3.76</td>
<td>3.85</td>
<td>4.84%</td>
<td>$21.72</td>
<td>$46.34</td>
<td>13.87%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC</td>
<td>18.40</td>
<td>1.78</td>
<td>1.95</td>
<td>4.52%</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>6.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corcept Therapeutics Inc</td>
<td>39.86</td>
<td>7.89</td>
<td>8.76</td>
<td>6.14%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>39.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Organon &amp; Co</td>
<td>4.71</td>
<td>32.65</td>
<td>0.74</td>
<td>203.12%</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>-0.06%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc</td>
<td>16.70</td>
<td>2.01</td>
<td>3.08</td>
<td>2.94%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>-4.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>26.18</td>
<td>9.0</td>
<td>4.72</td>
<td>21.19%</td>
<td>$34.06</td>
<td>$70.8</td>
<td>11.0%</td>
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 </style>By conducting an in-depth analysis of Eli Lilly, we can identify the following trends: 
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The Price to Earnings ratio of 109.06 for this company is 4.17x above the industry average, indicating a premium valuation associated with the stock.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 58.79 which exceeds the industry average by 6.53x.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 20.56, surpassing the industry average by 4.36x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
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With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 22.5% that is 1.31% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
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<li>
The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $4.12 Billion is 0.12x below the industry average, suggesting potential lower profitability or financial challenges.
</li>
<li>
The company has lower gross profit of $9.13 Billion, which indicates 0.13x below the industry average. This potentially indicates lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 35.98% is notably higher compared to the industry average of 11.0%, showcasing exceptional sales performance and strong demand for its products or services.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728054011_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio measures the financial leverage of a company by evaluating its debt relative to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By considering the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Eli Lilly can be compared to its top 4 peers, leading to the following observations:
<ul>
<li>
Eli Lilly is positioned in the middle in terms of the debt-to-equity ratio compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
This suggests a balanced financial structure, where the company maintains a moderate level of debt while also relying on equity financing with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.13.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Eli Lilly in the Pharmaceuticals industry, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all high compared to peers, indicating potentially overvalued stock. On the other hand, the high ROE and revenue growth suggest strong profitability and future prospects. However, the low EBITDA and gross profit may raise concerns about operational efficiency and sustainability. Overall, Eli Lilly's performance in terms of valuation metrics is mixed compared to industry peers.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Evaluating Eli Lilly Against Peers In Pharmaceuticals Industry

NHS England has proposed a phased rollout of tirzepatide, a promising weight-loss drug, to benefit patients most likely to achieve significant clinical outcomes.
Tirzepatide, branded as Mounjaro and produced by Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), has shown remarkable results in clinical trials. It offers greater weight loss than existing therapies like Novo Nordisk A/S&#8217; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) and Ozempic (semaglutide).
In the SURMOUNT-4 trial, patients lost an average of 20.9% of their body weight in 36 weeks.
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The plan, currently under consultation, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nice.org.uk/news/articles/consultation-on-nhs-england-proposals-for-a-phased-launch-of-obesity-injection" rel="noreferrer noopener">aims</a> to test various medication delivery models before expanding its availability.
Under draft guidance from an independent committee at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), tirzepatide has been recommended for patients living with obesity, with a maximum list price of 122 pounds ($159.6) per month for the highest dose.
The phased launch will integrate tirzepatide into community-based services and digital health platforms to expand accessibility.
The rollout will target up to 240,000 people in the first three years and evaluate cost-effective delivery models, including virtual clinics.
Eligible patients will be categorized based on their BMI and related health conditions. Initially, those with a BMI above 40 and three or more weight-related conditions, such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease, will qualify.
Obesity is a significant challenge for the NHS, with annual treatment costs reaching 11.4 billion pounds ($14.91 billion).
According to the Health Survey for England 2022, about 64% of adults in the country are overweight or obese.
The consultation period for the rollout plan is currently open, with final guidance from NICE expected later this year.
Earlier this week, Eli Lilly announced a&nbsp;$4.5 billion&nbsp;investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing&nbsp;and drug development, as the company inches closer to becoming the first pharma company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41141028/eli-lilly-invests-4-5b-in-new-medicine-foundry-for-advanced-drug-manufacturing-to-push-us-pharma-" rel="noreferrer noopener">in the $1 trillion club</a>.
Price Action: LLY stock is down 0.23% at $883.56 at the last check Friday.
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Government

England's NHS Proposes Phased Rollout of Eli Lilly's Mounjaro, Considers Digital Services to Boost Access

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against several major insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), alleging a conspiracy to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40560002/governments-suing-pharmacy-benefit-managers-over-insulin-prices-have-long-benefited-from-their-r" rel="noreferrer noopener">inflate insulin prices</a>.
The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-big-pharma-drug-manufacturers-and-pharmacy-benefit-managers" rel="noreferrer noopener">lawsuit</a> targets pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) and PBMs, including Cigna Corp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) Express Scripts and CVS Health Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) CVS Pharmacy, accusing them of engaging in an unlawful scheme to raise insulin prices.
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According to the lawsuit, insulin manufacturers artificially raised the prices of their drugs while paying PBMs a significant, undisclosed portion in return for preferred placement in PBM offerings.
The PBMs allegedly rewarded the manufacturers with the highest list prices by giving their products preferred status while excluding more affordable alternatives.
These insulin drugs, which cost manufacturers less than $2 to produce, were introduced in the late 1990s at $20 per vial. However, prices have now soared to between $300 and $700 per vial.
Over the past decade, some manufacturers have raised insulin prices by as much as 1,000%.
Paxton expressed outrage over the alleged scheme, stating, "This is a disturbing conspiracy by which pharmaceutical companies were intentionally and artificially inflating the price of insulin. Big Pharma insulin manufacturers and PBMs worked together to take advantage of diabetes patients and drive prices as high as they could." He vowed to hold these companies accountable for their actions.
The complaint further claims that while PBMs have publicly positioned themselves as entities working to reduce drug prices and improve treatment access, their actions tell a different story.
The lawsuit argues that the PBMs have colluded with insulin manufacturers to manipulate the market for their financial gain, all at the expense of Texas diabetics and healthcare payors.
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Legal

Texas Attorney General Sues Insulin Manufacturers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers Over Price-Fixing Conspiracy That Increased Prices by 1,000%

In the preceding three months, 20 analysts have released ratings for Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $992.05, a high estimate of $1125.00, and a low estimate of $884.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 7.74% from the previous average price target of $920.74.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727978449_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Eli Lilly. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>James Shin</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1025.00</td>
<td>$1025.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Louise Chen</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Schott</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1050.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Verdult</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1060.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Louise Chen</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Terence Flynn</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1106.00</td>
<td>$1106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Louise Chen</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seamus Fernandez</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1030.00</td>
<td>$884.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kerry Holford</td>
<td>Berenberg</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1050.00</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Shin</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1025.00</td>
<td>$725.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mohit Bansal</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$875.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Evan Seigerman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$1101.00</td>
<td>$1001.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Geoff Meacham</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1125.00</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seamus Fernandez</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$884.00</td>
<td>$855.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Louise Chen</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Louise Chen</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Louise Chen</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
<td>$885.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kerry Holford</td>
<td>Berenberg</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Schott</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carter Gould</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1025.00</td>
<td>$913.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Eli Lilly. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Eli Lilly compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Eli Lilly's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Eli Lilly's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LLY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Eli Lilly analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Eli Lilly: A Closer Look</h2>
Eli Lilly is a drug firm with a focus on neuroscience, cardiometabolic, cancer, and immunology. Lilly's key products include Verzenio for cancer; Mounjaro, Zepbound, Jardiance, Trulicity, Humalog, and Humulin for cardiometabolic; and Taltz and Olumiant for immunology.
<h3>Eli Lilly's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Eli Lilly's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 35.98%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Eli Lilly's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 26.25%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Eli Lilly's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 22.5%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Eli Lilly's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 4.37% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Eli Lilly's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 2.13, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Cracking The Code: Understanding Analyst Reviews For Eli Lilly

Deutsche Bank analyst James Shin reiterates Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) with a Buy and maintains $1025 price target.

Reiteration

Deutsche Bank Reiterates Buy on Eli Lilly, Maintains $1025 Price Target

The demand for GLP-1 agonists, including Novo Nordisk A/S&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide), a class of drugs used to manage diabetes and obesity, continues to grow.
Though initially developed for type 2 diabetes, GLP-1s have gained attention for their effectiveness in weight management. The FDA approval expanded use for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/03/37567088/novo-nordisks-game-changer-fda-approves-weight-loss-sensation-wegovy-for-heart-health-potential-i" rel="noreferrer noopener">cardiovascular indication for Wegovy</a> and potential future applications for chronic kidney disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) further underscores the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/41034046/popular-ozempic-may-have-new-use-as-semaglutide-drugs-linked-to-reduced-overdose-risk-in-diabetic" rel="noreferrer noopener">promise of these treatments</a>.
The Forbes report <a target="_blank" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuacohen/2024/10/02/weight-loss-from-glp-1-drugs-not-as-robust-in-real-world-settings/" rel="noreferrer noopener">adds</a> that real-world evidence shows that weight loss from GLP-1 usage may not align with the outcomes seen in clinical trials.
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) revealed that patients, on average, achieved only a 3.7% weight reduction after one year on the drugs—lower than the results reported in controlled trials.
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While patients have high expectations for substantial weight loss, the findings suggest that most individuals did not experience the same degree of benefit as seen in clinical settings.
However, those who persisted with GLP-1 therapy saw results comparable to those in clinical trials.
In another study published in 2023, researchers observed a modest average weight loss of 2.2% over 72 weeks among type 2 diabetes patients on GLP-1s.
Additionally, a pre-print analysis this year found that the real-world effectiveness of GLP-1s was less pronounced than in randomized controlled trials.
This difference underscores the challenge of replicating clinical trial success in everyday medical settings, where factors like medication adherence and real-life conditions are involved.
Persistence with GLP-1 medications is a significant issue. Forbes reported that only 15% of patients who started GLP-1 drugs for weight loss remained on them after two years, citing Prime Therapeutics, a pharmacy benefit manager.
Discontinuation rates were high, with just 29% continuing treatment after one year and a mere 15% after two years.
Other studies, including findings from Blue Cross Blue Shield, show that many patients stop GLP-1 therapy early, often within the first month, before achieving meaningful weight loss.
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Popular Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Show Gap Between Clinical Trial Promises And Real-World Use, Study Reveals

<a href="https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-big-pharma-drug-manufacturers-and-pharmacy-benefit-managers">https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-big-pharma-drug-manufacturers-and-pharmacy-benefit-managers</a>
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued major insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (&quot;PBMs&quot;)&mdash;including Eli Lilly, Express Scripts, CVS Pharmacy, and others&mdash;over a conspiracy to increase prices of insulin.&nbsp;
Through this conspiracy, the manufacturers artificially and willingly raised the prices of insulin then paid a significant, undisclosed portion back to the PBMs as a quid pro quo for inclusion in the PBMs&#39; standard offerings. The PBMs then granted preferred status to the manufacturer whose drug has the highest list price while excluding lower priced drugs. These synthetic insulin drugs, which today cost the manufacturers less than $2 to produce and were originally priced at $20 when released in the late 1990s, now range between $300 and $700. In the last decade alone, the manufacturers who are defendants in the lawsuit have increased the prices of their insulins up to 1,000%. Attorney General Paxton is suing because the insulin pricing scheme violates the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, constitutes unjust enrichment, and represents an unlawful civil conspiracy.
&quot;This is a disturbing conspiracy by which pharmaceutical companies were intentionally and artificially inflating the price of insulin. Big Pharma insulin manufacturers and PBMs worked together to take advantage of diabetes patients and drive prices as high as they could,&quot; said Attorney General Paxton. &quot;These companies acted illegally and unethically to enrich themselves, and we will hold them accountable.&quot;
According to the complaint, &quot;While the PBM Defendants represent that they perform their services on behalf of their clients (including Texas payors) and diabetics to lower drug prices, increase access to affordable drugs, and promote diabetic health, these representations are false. Rather, the PBM Defendants have worked in coordination with the Manufacturer Defendants to distort the market for diabetic treatments to their benefit at the expense of Texas diabetics and payors.&quot;
Liston &amp; Deas, David Nutt &amp; Associates, the Cicala Law Firm, and Foreman Watkins Krutz are serving as outside counsel.

Texas Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Sues Big Phar­ma Drug Man­u­fac­tur­ers And Phar­ma­cy Ben­e­fit Man­agers For Con­spir­a­cy

Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) shares are trading lower Thursday in possible sympathy with Eli Lilly And Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration removed it from the weight-loss and diabetes drugs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40672154/eli-lilly-launches-discounted-mounjaro-and-zepbound-as-fight-against-compounded-imitations-escal">shortage list</a>.
What Happened: The FDA said in a <a href="https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-clarifies-policies-compounders-national-glp-1-supply-begins-stabilize">statement</a> late Wednesday that Eli Lilly's supply of Mounjaro, which is used to treat diabetes, and weight-loss drug Zepbound can now keep up with current demand. 
Mounjaro had been on the regulator&#8217;s shortage list since late 2022, and Zepbound had been on the list since April.
&#8220;FDA confirmed with the drug's manufacturer that their stated product availability and manufacturing capacity can meet the present and projected national demand. Patients and prescribers may still see intermittent localized supply disruptions as the products move through the supply chain from the manufacturer and distributors to local pharmacies,&#8221; the FDA said.
Hims &amp; Hers Health shares are under pressure on Thursday as the firm sells cheaper versions of the aforementioned drugs, known as compounded drugs. Hims &amp; Hers said in May that it would&nbsp;begin selling compounded versions&nbsp;of GLP-1 injections. Shares surged on the news and have more than doubled since the start of the year.
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The limited supply for weight-loss and diabetes drugs from Lilly and rival Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) sparked a demand boom for compounded drugs, which are made by combining, mixing, or altering drug ingredients, per Reuters.
The report also indicates that regulators allow compounded versions of drugs to enter the market to meet demand when there is a shortage. When there is no shortage, compounded drug makers are reportedly unable to make &#8220;regular or inordinate amounts&#8221; of the drugs.
Lilly reportedly began selling vials of its lowest dose of Zepbound in the U.S. directly to consumers via its website to help push back against the rise of compounded versions of the drug. Novo Nordisk&#8217;s drugs were still listed on the FDA&#8217;s shortage list as of Thursday. 
HIMS Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/hims">Hims &amp; Hers Health shares</a> were down 8.92% at $17.26 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Hims & Hers Health Stock Is Tumbling Thursday: Here's Why

RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage on Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNDM#NASDAQ">TNDM</a>), a global insulin delivery and diabetes technology company that manufactures and sells advanced automated insulin delivery systems.
The analyst highlights several key growth drivers for Tandem, positioning it for sustained growth over the coming years driven by expansion into the U.S. Type 1 market with a 40% pump penetration (Tandem has a one-third share), which is expected to rise to the mid-60s and Type 2 market with 6% penetration.
The company is also seeking deeper penetration within existing accounts through product innovations.
The analyst also added that the rise of GLP-1s class drugs is not a major threat to insulin pump adoption.
GLP-1 drugs such as Novo Nordisk A/S&#8216; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) semaglutide as Wegovy and Ozempic and Eli Lilly And Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) tirzepatide as Zepbound and Mounjaro, have recently made waves.
RBC analyst highlights that insulin is essential for insulin-dependent patients, as GLP-1 medications cannot regenerate beta cells or halt their deterioration. As a result, the need for insulin remains.
The Type 2 diabetes population, which suffers from irreversible beta cell loss, is underserved.
The growing popularity of GLP-1 drugs may lead to earlier diagnoses of Type 2 diabetes and prompt insulin use, potentially expanding the market.
RBC initiated Tandem with an Outperform, with a price target of $65, citing a significant upside potential driven by earning revisions and multiple expansions.
RBC sees an opportunity for Tandem to achieve profitability over time and projects gross margins of 51% in 2024 or flat y/y to reflect the Mobi launch and investments in several ongoing R&amp;D initiatives.
The analyst sees a clear path for the company to reach its goal of approximately 65% margins, with Mobi accounting for about half of that progress. Further gains are anticipated from planned initiatives.
RBC projects breakeven for 2024, with positive adjusted EBITDA margins expected in the second half of the year.
Price Action: TNDM stock is down 0.37% at $40.92&nbsp;at the last check on Wednesday.
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Tandem Diabetes Insulin Pump Demand to Surge Despite Popular Demand Of Weight Loss Drugs, Bullish Analyst Says

Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) is making a major move with a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new research <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LLY/news">and manufacturing facility</a>.
The goal? To bolster its drug pipeline and develop faster, more efficient ways to bring treatments to market. This move builds on the massive success of its GLP-1 drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound, which are revolutionizing the obesity treatment landscape and are projected to bring in nearly $19 billion in 2024.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Molecules To Medicines, Says CEO Ricks</h2>
These drugs have quickly become some of the most talked-about products in the weight-loss market, alongside competitors like Novo Nordisk AS's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) Ozempic and Wegovy.
Beyond obesity drugs, Eli Lilly's pipeline includes 11 obesity-related treatments and ambitious plans to develop therapies for Alzheimer's, ALS, and other neurological conditions. CEO David Ricks emphasized the facility's role in scaling innovative molecules into life-saving medicines: "The idea is to take molecules from a bench in a lab to scaled for medicines in a pharmacy, and this research and development site will do that work."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eli Lilly Stock Chart Suggests Near-Term Headwinds</h2>
From a stock perspective, Eli Lilly has had a fantastic year, posting gains of 49% year-to-date and over 64% in the last 12 months. 
However, the technical signals suggest some headwinds in the near term.
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Eli Lilly stock is trading below key short-term moving averages, including the eight-, 20-, and 50-day simple moving averages (SMA), which traditionally signal a short-to-medium-term bearish outlook. However, the stock trades well above the 200-day SMA, suggesting the long-term remains bullish.
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The MACD (Moving Average Convergence/Divergence) indicator is negative at 6.28, reinforcing short-term selling pressure. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) lies in neutral territory at 40.89.
Yet, long-term investors might still see potential in the stock. With a 200-day moving average of $794.34, Eli Lilly could remain a solid investment for the future, particularly as its obesity drugs gain further market share.
While some volatility may persist in the short term, the long-term potential remains strong as Lilly continues to invest in its drug development pipeline.
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Eli Lilly Commits $4.5B To New Facility, Banking On Mounjaro, Zepbound's Weight Loss Success Despite Short-Term Stock Challenges

On Wednesday, Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) announced a&nbsp;$4.5 billion&nbsp;investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41138388/lilly-announces-new-4-5-billion-site-the-lilly-medicine-foundry-to-drive-innovation-in-drug-produc" rel="noreferrer noopener">and drug development</a>.
As the company inches closer to becoming the first pharma company in the $1 trillion club, it aims to strengthen its standing as one of the top 10 most valuable firms in the U.S. by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41137681/eli-lilly-nears-first-trillion-pharma-title-but-investors-caution-amid-sky-high-valuation" rel="noreferrer noopener">outpacing its competitors</a>.
In a report, Eli Lilly said it plans to reinvest its revenues into R&amp;D, aiming to escape the pharmaceutical industry&#8217;s traditional boom-and-bust cycle.
The company says the new facility will allow Lilly to research new ways of producing medicines while scaling up the manufacturing of medicines for clinical trials.
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The Medicine Foundry will be the first-ever facility of its kind to combine research and manufacturing in a single location. It will be located in&nbsp;Indiana&#8217;s&nbsp;LEAP Research and Innovation District in&nbsp;Lebanon, Indiana, and will expand the company&#8217;s investment there to more than&nbsp;$13 billion.&nbsp;
This new facility will add to Lilly&#8217;s previous manufacturing commitments in&nbsp;Lebanon, which include a $2.1 billion investment announced in May 2022 to expand its network for active ingredients and new modalities, such as genetic medicines.
In&nbsp;April 2023, the company announced an&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4268657-1&amp;h=1606463900&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flilly.mediaroom.com%2F2023-04-17-Lilly-to-Make-Record-Breaking-Investment-in-Indiana-Manufacturing-Facilities&amp;a=additional+%241.6+billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">additional&nbsp;$1.6 billion</a> investment.
In&nbsp;May 2024, Lilly announced an&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4268657-1&amp;h=647148840&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flilly.mediaroom.com%2F2024-05-24-Lilly-Increases-Manufacturing-Investment-to-9-Billion-at-Newest-Indiana-Site-to-Boost-API-Production-for-Tirzepatide-and-Pipeline-Medicines&amp;a=additional+%245.3+billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">additional&nbsp;$5.3 billion</a> commitment to enhance its capacity to manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients for its latest diabetes and obesity medicines, marking the largest single investment in active pharmaceutical ingredients production in U.S. history.
Opening in late 2027, the facility will increase Lilly&#8217;s total capital commitment in&nbsp;the United States&nbsp;to more than&nbsp;$23 billion&nbsp;since 2020. It is trying to stay ahead of its close competitor, Novo Nordisk A/S&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>).
Once fully operational, the Medicine Foundry is expected to add 400 full-time jobs.
Price Action: At last check on Wednesday, LLY stock was down 0.39% at $881.00 during the premarket session.
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Eli Lilly Invests $4.5B In New Medicine Foundry for Advanced Drug Manufacturing To Push US Pharma Boundaries

This facility will give Lilly the ability to research new ways of producing medicines, while also scaling up manufacturing of medicines for clinical trials.
Opening in late 2027, the facility will increase Lilly&#39;s total capital commitment in&nbsp;the United States&nbsp;to more than&nbsp;$23 billion&nbsp;since 2020

Eli Lilly Reveals $4.5B Investment To Create The Lilly Medicine Foundry For Advanced Manufacturing And Drug Development

U.S. Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) is riding high on the popularity of weight loss drugs and is on the brink of becoming the world's first trillion-dollar pharmaceutical company.
According to data from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/feature/newsfeed" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, the company's market cap stood at $796.4 billion, and its enterprise value at $821.9 billion.
The stock had almost doubled since May 2022 and outpaced S&amp;P500 and NASDAQ when the company received FDA approval for Mounjaro (tirzepatide) as an adjunct to diet and exercise <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/22/05/27213975/fda-approves-eli-lillys-new-type-2-diabetes-treatment-tirzepatide" rel="noreferrer noopener">for type 2 diabetes</a>.
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In November, the FDA approved tirzepatide, dubbed Zepbound, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/23/11/35680340/weight-loss-drug-competition-fda-approves-expanded-use-of-eli-lillys-blockbuster-tirzepatide-for-" rel="noreferrer noopener">for weight loss</a>.
In a Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/ed81ca79-1fd6-48ea-8e50-246d0849c3f5" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a>, CEO Dave Ricks recalls a time when Eli Lilly was struggling. In the late 2000s, the loss of patents on its psychiatric drugs, including Prozac and Cymbalta, pushed the company near all-time lows.
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However, the company's fortunes have since reversed, with Eli Lilly now investing $20 billion in production facilities to meet the growing demand for its blockbuster drugs, and it is trying to stay ahead of its close competitor Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>).
The company is also developing orforglipron, which could be the first small-molecule weight-loss pill when it launches in 2026, giving Eli Lilly a two-year lead before rivals catch up.
However, investors are cautious, noting that Eli Lilly's valuation is lofty, currently at $842 billion, 54x projected earnings over the next 12 months.
A top-10 shareholder of Eli Lilly told the Financial Times that investors are rushing into Eli Lilly, pushing it higher, but it's already priced for perfection. The shareholder warned that investors could face significant risks if concerns arise about competition from the ten other companies with weight-loss drugs or potential pricing pressures.
The company aims to strengthen its standing as one of the top 10 most valuable firms in the U.S. by outpacing its competitors.
Eli Lilly plans to reinvest its revenues into R&amp;D, aiming to escape the pharmaceutical industry's traditional boom-and-bust cycle.
CEO Ricks says the company is preparing for the future, particularly as it nears a "patent cliff" for its weight-loss drugs in the mid-2030s. By then, competition and pricing pressure could significantly affect profits.
The company is working on new treatments for obesity-related conditions, such as sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease, which could secure broader insurance coverage for its drugs.
Price Action: LLY stock closed at $884.55&nbsp;on Tuesday.
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Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that Medicare enrollees will benefit from reduced prices on 54 drugs through Medicare Part B, effective from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/09/30/hhs-announces-cost-savings-for-prescription-drugs-thanks-to-medicare-inflation-rebate-program.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">program</a> aims to counter drug price hikes that exceed inflation, providing financial relief for over 822,000 Medicare beneficiaries who rely on these medications to treat conditions like cancer, osteoporosis, and pneumonia.
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HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra emphasized that the Biden administration&#8217;s prescription drug policies are making a tangible impact on seniors and people with disabilities by reducing out-of-pocket costs.
According to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, CMS Administrator, some Medicare beneficiaries could see daily savings ranging from $1 to as much as $3,854 on drugs included in the rebate program.
For example, a cancer patient using Novartis&#8217; AGs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>) Kymriah could save up to $3,000.
Brooks-LaSure also noted that the law disincentivizes drug companies from raising prices faster than inflation, which helps protect Medicare beneficiaries from sharp price increases.
The Inflation Reduction Act&#8217;s initiatives extend beyond 2024. In August, the administration reached new agreements to reduce prices for ten additional high-cost drugs.
Once these prices take effect in 2026, Medicare is projected to save an estimated $6 billion, while beneficiaries could see a reduction of $1.5 billion in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40397706/biden-administration-targets-6b-savings-through-medicare-drug-price-negotiations" rel="noreferrer noopener">out-of-pocket expenses</a>.
Starting in 2025, Medicare Part D enrollees will further benefit from a $2,000 annual cap on prescription drug costs, down from the current cap of $3,500 for those with high expenses.
According to some analysts,&nbsp;Novo Nordisk A/S&#8217; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>)&nbsp;blockbuster diabetes drug&nbsp;Ozempic might be included, along with several other well-known medications, in the next round of negotiations, which <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40534249/novo-nordisks-ozempic-might-be-among-2027-medicare-price-negotiation-targets" rel="noreferrer noopener">is set for 2027</a>.
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