Healthy Skepticism Library item: 6809

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Publication type: Journal Article

Lexchin J.
Re: the promotion of Duromine (phentermine)
1998 May;

Abstract:

In Australia 3M is promoting Duromine (phentermine) for the treatment of obesity. The scientific literature does not support this use for the product.

Keywords:
*analysis/Australia/developed countries/obesity/phentermine/Duromine/quality of information/MaLAM/Medical Lobby for Appropriate Marketing/PROMOTION AND HEALTH NEEDS: PROMOTION IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES/PROMOTION IN SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC AREAS: WEIGHT GAIN AND LOSS