Lorcaserin Makes It Past Panel On The Strength Of Effect In Some Patients
Executive Summary
The Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee votes 18-4, with one abstention, in favor of lorcaserin for long-term treatment of overweight and obese individuals.
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