Arena (ARNA) Partner Eisai May Also Have Promising Weight-Loss Pill in the Works

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Arena (ARNA) Runs Higher as VIVUS (VVUS) Seeks Broader Obesity Pill Distribution

October 17, 2012 11:42 AM EDT

Arena Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ARNA) shares are making a run today on volume. Shares are up about 7.2 percent Wednesday morning on strong volume.

Yesterday, BELVIQ partner Eisai... More

Arena (ARNA) Confirms FDA Approval of BELVIQ

June 27, 2012 1:16 PM EDT

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARNA) and Eisai Inc. announced today that the U.S. FDA has approved BELVIQ (pronounced BEL-VEEK) as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adult patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese), or 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight related comorbid condition (e.g., hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes). The indication includes the following limitations of use: The safety and efficacy of coadministration of BELVIQ with other products intended for weight loss and the effect of BELVIQ on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality have not been established.

"The FDA approval of BELVIQ is an important... More