Vivus' Date With Destiny

Vivus is about to have its moment of truth, after a three-month delay helped competitor Arena slide into an early lead to the market. Will the FDA shine favorably on Vivus and give Qnexa a relatively clean approval, or will the drug be a non-starter because of overly restrictive labeling? Watch and find out what it all means for investors.

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