NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. Preliminary recommendations from NICE reject rimonabant The NICE Appraisal Committee has developed preliminary recommendations on the use of rimonabant for the treatment of overweight and obese adults, which state […]

NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. Christensen R, Kristensen PK, Bartels EM, et al. Efficacy and safety of the weight-loss drug rimonabant: a meta-analysis of randomised trials. Lancet 2007; 370:1706-1713. Why is this of concern? […]