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FDA approves first over-the-counter alli diet pill
-- May 31, 2007 --
You won't lose weight in your sleep or shed pounds while eating anything you want — that's the sobering message from the maker of a weight loss pill poised to hit shelves next month.


UK Body Recommends Pfizer's varenicline for Smokers
-- May 30, 2007 --
Pfizer Inc announced today that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in the United Kingdom has recommended Champix (varenicline) for use on the National Health Service for adult smokers who have expressed a desire to quit.


FDA sanctions first low dose combination oral contraceptive pill, Lybrel
-- May 23, 2007 --
The much awaited oral contraceptive lybrel finally gets the Food and Drug Administration.


Diet Pill alli (Low-Dose Xenical) to Go on Sale June 15th
-- May 18, 2007 --
Diet pill alli (low-dose orlistat) will officially go on sale on June 15th, according to distributor GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare.


Pfizer markets pill cheaper than smokes
-- May 10, 2007 --
New York-based drug giant Pfizer says its anti-smoking pill Chantix is cheaper than a pack of smokes despite the fact that many insurers won't cover it.


GlaxoSmithKline launches Alli diet pill book
-- May 03, 2007 --
GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Alli diet pill, has launched the book, “Are You Loosing It?