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Article: Weight-loss drug may soon be available over the counter.(Life - Food)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
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- January 25, 2006
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Byline: SALLY SQUIRES Washington Post
The prescription drug Orlistat, which has produced modest weight-loss benefits in seriously overweight people, may soon be sold as an over-the-counter medicine.
A drug advisory committee convened by the Food and Drug Administration evaluated the latest research findings Monday and recommended approval of the drug. While the FDA still must approve the switch, the agency usually often follows the advice of its advisory committees. If approved, the makers of Orlistat - generic name xenical - plan to market it as Alli (pronounced al-LIE) and the drug could be available later this year.
Extensive studies suggest ...