Image via Wikipedia The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has refused to recommend the Vivus Inc (NASDAQ: VVUS) diet drug Qnexa for approval. Citing multiple safety concerns, the panel narrowly rejected recommending the pill, which studies had shown to be effective in helping overweight people lose weight. While the FDA is not bound to the recommendations of its panels, it follows them most of the time.
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Showing posts with label Obesity Drugs. Show all posts
7/15/10
Vivus' Qnexa Not Recommended By FDA Advisory Committee
Image via Wikipedia The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has refused to recommend the Vivus Inc (NASDAQ: VVUS) diet drug Qnexa for approval. Citing multiple safety concerns, the panel narrowly rejected recommending the pill, which studies had shown to be effective in helping overweight people lose weight. While the FDA is not bound to the recommendations of its panels, it follows them most of the time. 
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