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4.5.1 Anti-obesity drugs acting on the gastro-intestinal tract
4.5.2 Centrally acting appetite suppressants
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Horizon Scanning: FDA panel supports approval of lorcaserin for weight loss
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Date published:
11/05/2012
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4.5 Drugs used in the treatment of obesity
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Two randomised studies compare medical therapy to bariatric surgery in the treatment of severely obese patients with type 2 diabetes
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NEJM
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27/03/2012
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Application submitted in EU for approval of lorcaserin for weight control
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BioSpace
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05/03/2012
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Report says weight-loss stomach surgery up 12 per cent in a year but prescriptions for obesity drugs fall
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NHS Information Centre
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24/02/2012
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GI surgery
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FDA advisers support approval of obesity treatment Qnexa (phentermine and topiramate)
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Reuters Health News
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23/02/2012
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European Medicines Agency confirms positive benefit-risk balance of orlistat-containing medicines
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17/02/2012
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BMJ Feature: The future of obesity treatment: what can drugs and surgery offer?
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15/02/2012
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Stock shortages of Xenical® 120mg caps and Mircera® Pre-filled Syringe
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PSNC
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Date published:
01/02/2012
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9.1.3 Drugs used in hypoplastic, haemolytic, and renal anaemias
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Anticipated orlistat (Xenical®) 120mg stock shortage
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PSNC (Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee)
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Date published:
13/01/2012
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Horizon scanning: FDA accepts resubmission of lorcaserin New Drug Application
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Date published:
11/01/2012
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