The obesity pill, orlistat, has been licensed to be sold over-the-counter at chemists in the EU. The pill, which works by blocking the absorption of fat in the body, will be available at a lower dose than doctors generally prescribe. It is aimed at adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 or more. One expert said it may help some people with weight loss but they would have to take a conscious decision to eat less fatty foods - BBCWednesday, January 21, 2009
Chemists to provide obesity pill
The obesity pill, orlistat, has been licensed to be sold over-the-counter at chemists in the EU. The pill, which works by blocking the absorption of fat in the body, will be available at a lower dose than doctors generally prescribe. It is aimed at adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 or more. One expert said it may help some people with weight loss but they would have to take a conscious decision to eat less fatty foods - BBC
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