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The FDA's move on peptides is the biggest catalyst yet for Hims & Hers revenue re-acceleration, likely trapping short sellers. HHS Secretary Kennedy said the FDA will remove 12 peptides including BPC-157 and GHK-Cu from its high-risk category for review. Hims can capture this grey-market TAM at ~70–80% compounded margins through what may be the largest independent DTC network and its own peptide plants. 200k subscribers at $150–300 a month is $360M+ of ARR. Short interest tops 30%. x.com
Hims & Hers' peptide capabilities may be underappreciated, setting up a strong bounce after peptide news. Per @riyadosofian, it is the only telehealth company with a peptide facility and global distribution system. A strong bounce is expected now as the stock holds outside its wedge. x.com x.com
Hims & Hers could gain a massive new growth opportunity if peptide access expands after the White House completed its review of the FDA's interim policy. Six peptides, including BPC-157, TB-500 and MOTS-c, could gain expanded access; Hims is preparing treatments. The potential market is $2B-$3B. x.com
Hims & Hers faces mounting headwinds from an FTC lawsuit and a setback to its peptide expansion. The FTC alleges deceptive subscription practices and improper sharing of sensitive health data with ad platforms. An FDA advisory panel also voted against adding emideltide to the 503A Bulks List, a blow to Hims' peptide and compounding plans. x.com
Peptides could fast-track Hims & Hers' patient network like Harry Potter did for Amazon. Its US-based supply chain, manufacturing and clinical network could serve new demand. The FDA's interim compounding policy cleared White House review and may be released any day, potentially allowing certain peptides; Lee Rosebush says six are in Category 1. The policy's terms remain unknown. x.com x.com x.com x.com
Hims & Hers' newly previewed Peptides+ offering could add a growth vertical to its healthcare platform. Management plans access to sermorelin, glutathione and NAD+; recent regulatory developments may also open a path for BPC-157 and TB-500, subject to further conditions. Rollout and commercial opportunity remain unproven, and margins and execution are still risks. x.com
Hims & Hers' peptide business looks undifferentiated with relatively low barriers to entry, since nothing about providing peptides appears proprietary. Its edge would have to be scale and distribution, and it is not clear it is far ahead of other telehealth companies there. @JonahLupton notes Barron's said Hims could own 20% of the peptide market. x.com
A draft HHS policy opening a regulated path for peptides advances Hims & Hers' peptide opportunity. CEO Andrew Dudum says its planned Peptides+ rollout would use clinician-led protocols and a fully US-based manufacturing and supply chain; the policy is still a draft. x.com
Enhanced Group could gain a massive new growth opportunity if peptide access expands after the White House completed its review of the FDA's interim policy. It plans to offer all six peptides potentially gaining access in a $2B-$3B market. Authorization for a reverse split is a concern. x.com x.com
Hims & Hers is one to avoid because it has been forced out of higher-margin compounded GLP-1s into lower-margin business. x.com
RFK Jr.'s health department's notice that the FDA will not take action against pharmacies compounding six unapproved peptides brings Hims & Hers' peptide opportunity forward. Pharmacies can offer BPC-157, TB-500, epitalon, KPV, MOTS-c and semax now while a formal rule change is worked on. This is the most bullish news for Hims & Hers. x.com
