Novo Nordisk says Hims & Hers' drugs breach its patent; Hims & Hers calls the lawsuit a "blatant attack".

Hims & Hers on Saturday announced it would stop offering its copycat of the weight-loss pill Wegovy after threats of legal action.

The announcement comes a day after the US Food and Drug Administration said it was cracking down on copycat weight-loss treatments.

Novo Nordisk shares jumped 8% Monday after Hims & Hers said it will pull its copycat weight-loss pill off the market.

Novo is asking the court to permanently ban Hims from selling compounded versions of its drugs that infringe patents, and is seeking to recover damages.

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Novo Nordisk, the maker of the weight loss drug Wegovy, is suing Hims & Hers for selling a cheaper version of the drug, the company announced Monday.

Novo Nordisk says Hims & Hers' drugs breach its patent; Hims & Hers calls the lawsuit a "blatant attack".