This was in the works last spring and I thought it would be on the market by now?

What did I miss? I can't find any other information. thanks!

A quick Google search shows that it's still doctor-prescribed.

yes, of course it is still available by prescription, but it was supposed to be approved for OTC sales. that is the information i can't locate.

You can't locate it because it hasn't happened.

Marble, from what I can tell, an FDA panel recommended approval of non-prescription orlistat last January (brand name Xenical) but final approval hasn't been sought or received yet. Xenical's manufacturer is planning on marketing the non-RX version as 'Alli' and it will be half the strength of prescription Xenical. I'm sure it will be huge news once it gets final approval.

Thanks Meg, I didn't realize that it was going to be marketed under another name. I did find some general info. after i used that keyword Alli, but nothing official from the manufacturer.

It's over the counter here in Australia, as of last year. Same dose as prescription.

Looks like it's been approved.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/02/07....ap/index.html

Thanks Suzanne...i'm sure it will be a hot seller.........I had taken it back in 2000 and it helped me take off some....and it sure keeps you *honest* about what you eat!