ADVISORY, June 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What:
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [ARNA], a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral drugs, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square.
On June 27, Arena Pharmaceuticals announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BELVIQ as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in obese or overweight adult patients. BELVIQ is the first prescription weight-loss treatment approved by the FDA in 13 Years.
In honor of the occasion, Jack Lief, President and CEO will ring the Closing Bell.
Where:
NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio
When:
Thursday, June 28, 2012 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Contact:
Cindy McGee
(619) 308-6538
cindy.mcgee@russopartnersllc.com
NASDAQ MarketSite:
Jen Knapp
(212) 401-8916
Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com
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About BELVIQ (lorcaserin HCl):
BELVIQ (lorcaserin hydrochloride) is believed to decrease food consumption and promote satiety by selectively activating serotonin 2C receptors in the brain.
For more information about BELVIQ, click here for the full prescribing information or go to http://us.eisai.com/package_inserts/BelviqPI.pdf
About Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [ARNA]:
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral drugs that target G protein-coupled receptors, an important class of validated drug targets, in four major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, central nervous system, inflammatory and metabolic diseases. For more information about Arena Pharmaceuticals, please visit www.arenapharm.com.
Arena Pharmaceuticals® and Arena® are registered service marks of Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BELVIQ® is a registered trademark of Arena Pharmaceuticals GmbH.
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