Hims and Hers is airing an ad about its copycat GLP-1 drugs during Sunday's Super Bowl. Critics say it violates FDA rules.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding a Super Bowl advertisement by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, which promotes their weight loss drug Zepbound. The ad, which aired during the Super Bowl, has sparked debate due to its implications on body image and health perceptions in the U.S. Critics argue that it promotes unrealistic body standards and could lead to the stigmatization of obesity, while supporters see it as a step towards addressing the obesity epidemic by offering a new treatment option. The ad's timing and placement during one of the most-watched television events of the year signal a shift in how health and pharmaceutical companies are approaching public health issues, particularly obesity, through mass media. This move also reflects broader societal discussions about health, beauty standards, and the ethics of pharmaceutical marketing.