FDA approves Gattex to treat short bowel syndrome

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Title: FDA approves Gattex to treat short bowel syndrome

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FDA approves Gattex to treat short bowel syndrome

12/21/2012 11:50 AM EST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Gattex (teduglutide) to treat adults with short bowel syndrome (SBS) who need additional nutrition from intravenous feeding (parenteral nutrition).

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