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Ironwood Gears Up To Compete In Competitive Gastrointestinal Markets

 
• By David Wild

With the acquisition of Swiss biotech firm VectivBio in late June, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has firmly positioned itself as a gastrointestinal-focused company.

3d render illustration of human digestive system - front view

The acquisition of Swiss biotech firm VectivBio Holding AGadds to Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s pipeline a promising agent with a strong clinical program under its belt and a $1bn market potential as soon as 2025. 

While Ironwood has been branding itself as a company focused on gastrointestinal diseases, to date it has been synonymous solely...

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