The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a new weight loss drug from Vivus Inc. that many doctors consider the most effective therapy in a new generation of anti-obesity pills designed to help patients safely shed pounds.
Fda Approves Highly Anticipated Weight-loss Pill
MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer, San Diego Union-Tribune: Business
Tue, 07/17/2012 - 4:17pm
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