Obesity Treatment - FDA Approves Phentermine Resin Extended-Release Capsules
Lannett Company, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Phentermine Resin Extended-Release Capsules, 15 mg and 30 mg. This is the fourth product approval for Lannett within the last five weeks. Phentermine Resin Extended-Release Capsules, 15 mg and 30 mg will be sold through bariatric clinics and are the therapeutic equivalent to the reference listed drug, Ionamin® Capsules, 15 mg and 30 mg, of UCB, Inc. Arthur P... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Combination phentermine and topiramate drug keeps weight off for 2 years
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An experimental diet drug seems to help some obese people shed pounds, and keep them off for two years, researchers report. (Source: Modern Medicine)