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FDA approves Linzess (Forest/Ironwood) for Chronic Constipation and IBS
The FDA on 30 August 2012 approved Linzess (linaclotide) from Forest Labs and Ironwood Pharma, to treat Chronic Idiopathic Constipation and to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) in adults. Almirall has the European rights and has filed a marketing application to EMA for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation.
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