Zyban hits pharmacies next month it'll be the first non-nicotine drug approved for smoking cessation

June 1997

When Zyban hits pharmacies next month it'll be the first non-nicotine drug approved for smoking cessation. ...

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New ways to control drug costs
Cardiology Coreg (carvedilol) is the first beta blocker approved for congestive heart failure
Renal Urology Adverse sexual effects from SSRI antidepressants are more common
Renal Urology New once-a-day drug for benign prostatic hyperplasia, Flomax (tamsulosin)
Pregnenolone is the latest hormone to grab the public's attention
Lots of new interest in the omega-3 fatty acids
Flaxseed is becoming very popular
Obesity Weight Loss Xenical (ZEN-I-cal, orlistat), a new prescription drug for obesity
Obesity Weight Loss Actigall (ursodiol) is now approved to PREVENT gallstones
A new machine to measure cholesterol levels while patients are in your office
Smoking Cessation Zyban hits pharmacies next month it'll be the first non-nicotine drug approved for smoking cessation
Smoking Cessation New Nicotrol INHALER for smoking cessation
Gastroenterology Nicotine for ulcerative colitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases New treatments for external genital and perianal warts
Denied an application for a generic Premarin
Practice New guidelines for preventing bacterial endocarditis