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Adolor and GlaxoSmithKline win approval for postoperative ileus drug

Entereg is indicated to accelerate upper and lower gastrointestinal recovery following partial large or small bowel resection surgery with primary anastomosis. Entereg will be available for short-term use in hospitals registered under the Entereg Access Support and Education (EASE) program.

Michael Dougherty, president and CEO of Adolor, said: “Entereg is the first and only product that has demonstrated the ability to address this serious condition, which has negative consequences for patients, and imposes considerable expense on the healthcare system.”