Topic: Fen Phen

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96: Out of Luck
1:25:18 - 1:29:58

96: Out of Luck

Fen-Phen History and the Failure of Pfizer's Weight Loss Drug

The segment recalls the 1997 recall of the diet drug Fen-Phen due to fatal heart valve complications. The hosts compare this history to the current Ozempic craze, noting that Pfizer's stock dropped after its own weight-loss pill failed clinical trials. They suggest that American pharmaceutical giants may eventually target Novo Nordisk's market dominance by highlighting safety concerns.