Wieght loss & maintenance news: orlistat (Xenical)

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Scheduling Of Orlistat - National Drugs And Poisons Schedule Committee, Australia

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today -- 2007-02-27

The National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee (NDPSC) reconsidered the scheduling and advertising status of orlistat (contained in the medicine Xenical) at its February 2007 meeting. After reviewing a large number of submissions from consumer, industry and professional bodies, the NDPSC has decided that orlistat should be retained in Schedule 3 as a Pharmacist Only medicine. [click link for full article]...more >>

GlaxoSmithKline Acquires Exclusive Rights To Over-the-counter Orlistat For Markets Outside The US From Roche Group

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today -- 2007-02-25

GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) announced today that it has acquired from Roche Group exclusive rights to the weight-loss medicine, orlistat, for over-the-counter (OTC) use in markets outside the US, excluding Japan. GSK anticipates filing orlistat for OTC approval in Europe and certain key international markets by the end of 2007. [click link for full article]...more >>

Scheduling Of Orlistat - National Drugs And Poisons Schedule Committee, Australia

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness News From Medical News Today -- 2007-02-27

The National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee (NDPSC) reconsidered the scheduling and advertising status of orlistat (contained in the medicine Xenical) at its February 2007 meeting. After reviewing a large number of submissions from consumer, industry and professional bodies, the NDPSC has decided that orlistat should be retained in Schedule 3 as a Pharmacist Only medicine. [click link for full article]...more >>