Allergan's Viberzi now available in USA for IBS-D in adults

14 December 2015

Ireland-incorporated Allergan (NYSE: AGN) announced today that Viberzi (eluxadoline), the company's first-in-class treatment for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), is now available by prescription in the USA.

The drug, which was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration back in May, will be co-promoted with Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: IRWD) under a deal signed in the summer (The Pharma Letter August 6).

"We are excited about the launch of Viberzi, which addresses an unmet need among IBS-D patients seeking a treatment to manage their symptoms proactively," said William Meury, president and executive vice president, Branded Pharma at Allergan, adding: "This introduction reaffirms Allergan's commitment to providing a new treatment option that serves to help gastroenterologists reach better outcomes for their patients."

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