Item 7.01.              Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On May 22, 2008, the American Diabetes Association (“ADA”), in conjunction with the 68th Scientific Session, provided registered attendees with copies of abstracts to be presented at the annual ADA Meeting in San Francisco, June 6-10, 2008.  Included in the Scientific Session Abstract Book is an abstract relating to our investigational product candidate Qnexa(TM) for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes.  The full text of the ADA abstract materials concerning the foregoing is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01.            Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit Number

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Text of ADA Abstract titled “[390-OR] Effect of VI-0521 (Phentermine and Topiramate) in Type 2 Diabetes.”

 


 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

VIVUS, INC.

 

 

 

/s/ Lee B. Perry

 

Lee B. Perry

 

Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

 

Date:  May 22, 2008

 


 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Text of ADA Abstract titled “[390-OR] Effect of VI-0521 (Phentermine and Topiramate) in Type 2 Diabetes.”