Arena Pharmaceuticals’ Belviq Approval May Not Match The Hype

This article was dual-published on Valuentum’s website and Seeking Alpha’s website June 29, 2012 (archive). Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA) had its Belviq obesity drug approved on Wednesday. Shares rallied to close up over 28%, and Belviq is the first weight-loss drug approved by the Food & Drug Administration in 13 years. We do not cover the firm, but we think there are a few major risks investors should be aware of before establishing a position in the biotech firm. For one, Belviq is no wonder drug. With diet and exercise, it was proven to aid in weight-loss of 5% or more of body mass in one year. Perhaps the drug, which helps alleviate hunger, does aid in the process, but we … Read more