Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by alterations in motility, stool consistency and frequency, and urgency. It is generally classified into three subtypes, constipation predominant, diarrhea predominant, and mixed; this analysis focuses on IBS-D, the diarrhea predominant subtype. Limited treatment options are available for IBS, and only a few drugs have secured FDA approval for IBS-D. Current treatment options include antidepressants (off-label), motor stimulants (off-label), anticholinergic agents (off-label), a 5-HTR modulator (Sebela Pharmaceuticals’ Lotronex), an antibiotic (Salix Pharmaceuticals’ Xifaxan), and an opioid delta receptor antagonist (AbbVie’s Viberzi).
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Treatment Algorithms: Claims Data Analysis provides detailed, quantitative analysis of the treatment journey and brand usage across lines of therapy and overall using real-world, patient-level claims data so that marketers can accurately assess their source of business, benchmark usage against competitors, and quantify areas of opportunity for their marketed or emerging brand.
Markets covered: United States.
Key companies: AbbVie, Salix, Sebela Pharmaceuticals.
Key drugs: Viberzi, Xifaxan, Lotronex, dicyclomine, hyoscyamine sulphate / scopolamine, SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic agents, diphenoxylate.