Diet pills news 2007-05-30

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GlaxoSmithKline opened an educational exhibit in New York City this week to prepare the country for alli, the first over-the-counter diet pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Weve done everything to go out of our way to be honest," said Steve Burton, vice president of the weight control division at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. "Were taking a very different approach than the fad diets people are constantly exposed to. "

In clinical trials, the FDA says that people using alli lost an additional 2 to 3 pounds for every 5 pounds lost through diet and exercise.

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While the cautionary-marketing approach may not trigger stampedes to the counter, analysts say the drugs fate hinges on the pharmaceutical giants ability to convince people that diet pills arent a magic bullet.

GlaxoSmithKline yesterday opened an educational exhibit in New York City to prepare the country for alli, the first over-the-counter diet pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Peoples hopes are ridiculously high when it comes to diet pills. That leads to disappointment and bad word-of-mouth," said Steven Brozak, an analyst with WBB Securities.

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First, the educational promotions are being forthright with information, such as the facts that there is no "magic" diet pill, and that people who use alli must also make a concerted effort to eat a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet, and exercise regularly.

However, first they are debuting the "diet pill" with an exhibit in New York City to educate the public about their product, which is being touted as a safe and effective drug that won FDA approval in February.

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While the cautionary marketing approach may not trigger stampedes to the counter, analysts say the drugs fate hinges on the pharmaceuticals ability to convince people that diet pills arent a magic bullet.

GlaxoSmithKline opened an exhibit in New York on Tuesday to educate consumers about alli, the first over-the-counter diet pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Peoples hopes are ridiculously high when it comes to diet pills. That leads to disappointment and bad word of mouth, said Steven Brozak, an analyst with WBB Securities.

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I tried this pill when it was prescription when a friend gave me one to try. The negative side effects are quite true. After one ruined pair of pants, you will decide that dieting or being overweight is much easier. I cant believe that this pill is still around. I like how they recommend limiting meals taken with this pill to 15g of fat. If you did that without the pill youd be on the road to weight loss.

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While the cautionary marketing approach may not cause stampedes to the counter, analysts said, the drugs fate hinges on the pharmaceutical giants ability to convince people that diet pills arent a magic bullet.

GlaxoSmithKline opened an educational exhibit in New York yesterday to prepare the country for Alli, the first over-the-counter diet pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Peoples hopes are ridiculously high when it comes to diet pills. That leads to disappointment and bad word of mouth, said Steven Brozak, an analyst with WBB Securities.

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GlaxoSmithKlines alli is the first over-the-counter diet pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration. In clinical trials, the FDA says that people using alli lost an additional 2 to 3 pounds for every 5 pounds lost through diet and exercise.

While the cautionary marketing approach may not trigger stampedes to the counter, analysts say the drugs fate hinges on the pharmaceutical giants ability to convince people that diet pills arent a magic bullet. Get the skinny

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While the cautionary marketing approach may not trigger stampedes to the counter, analysts say the drugs fate hinges on the pharmaceutical giants ability to convince people that diet pills arent a magic bullet.

GlaxoSmithKline today opened an educational exhibit in New York City to prepare the country for alli, the first over-the-counter diet pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Peoples hopes are ridiculously high when it comes to diet pills. That leads to disappointment and bad word of mouth, said Steven Brozak, an analyst with WBB Securities.

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GlaxoSmithKlines alli, the first over-the-counter diet pill approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is photographed in New York . In clinical trials, the FDA says that people using alli lost an additional 2 to 3 pounds for every 5 pounds lost through diet and exercise. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

While the cautionary marketing approach may not trigger stampedes to the counter, analysts say the drugs fate hinges on the pharmaceutical giants ability to convince people that diet pills arent a magic bullet.

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