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Alli a weight loss drug, is looking like the next big lifestyle drug. Steve Burton at Glaxo worries that the weight loss drug may be be seen as something that could be used freely to shed pounds by people who otherwise don't have any problems. Because of the side effects and because these drugs are taken over along period of time they can have adverse effects that are not apparent early. Drug companies are on the spotlight for safety issues and bad marketing practices, and they don't want to be seen as promoting use of lifestyle drugs.

Glaxo Alli weight loss product

07/02/2007

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