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Vivus Gains ED Approval; Obesity Still Center Stage

April 30, 2012
By Trista Morrison
As expected, the FDA green-lighted Vivus Inc.'s erectile dysfunction drug Stendra (avanafil) on Friday, but analysts and investors remain focused on the looming July 17 PDUFA date for obesity drug Qnexa (phentermine/topiramate).
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