June 27th, 2012
FDA Approves a New Weight Loss Drug, Breaking a 13-Year Drought
Larry Husten, PHD
The FDA announced today that it has approved its first new weight loss drug in 13 years. Lorcaserin, which will be sold under the brand name of Belviq, is manufactured by Arena Pharmaceuticals and will be distributed in the U.S. by Eisai. Lorcaserin is indicated for use in obese adults (BMI 30 or above), or overweight […]
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