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VIVUS to Host Conference Call and Webcast Discussion of Avanafil Phase 3 Results

Posted on: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:01:00 EST

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov 17, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
VVUS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- VIVUS, Inc. (Nasdaq: VVUS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) plans to announce the results from the avanafil REVIVE (TA-301) phase 3 clinical trial on November 18th prior to market open. The announcement will be followed by a webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

Conference Call Information

Domestic callers: 1-800-776-0853

International callers: 1-913-312-0980

Webcast information: http://ir.vivus.com. A webcast replay will be available on the VIVUS web site for 30 days.

About VIVUS

VIVUS is a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative, next-generation therapies to address unmet needs in obesity, diabetes and sexual health. The company's lead product in clinical development, Qnexa(TM), has recently completed phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of obesity. Qnexa is also in phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. In the area of sexual health, VIVUS is in phase 3 development with avanafil, a potentially best-in-class PDE5 inhibitor, and in phase 2 development of Luramist(TM) for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women. MUSE(R) (alprostadil), a first generation therapy for the treatment of ED, is already on the market and generating revenue for VIVUS. For more information about the company, please visit www.vivus.com.


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    VIVUS, Inc.                Investor Relations:  The Trout Group
    Timothy E. Morris                               Brian Korb
    Chief Financial Officer                         646-378-2923
    650-934-5200

                                  Media Relations:  Pure Communications, Inc.
                                                    Dan Budwick
                                                    973-271-6085

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http://www.vivus.com

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