• ANI Pharmaceuticals has launched Prucalopride Tablets, a generic version of Motegrity, after receiving FDA approval and a Competitive Generic Therapy (CGT) designation.
• Prucalopride, a selective 5-HT4 receptor agonist, enhances colon muscle movement to alleviate infrequent bowel movements in adults with chronic idiopathic constipation.
• Clinical trials have demonstrated prucalopride's efficacy and safety in treating chronic constipation, showing a higher proportion of patients achieving at least 3 spontaneous bowel movements per week compared to placebo.
• Real-world studies suggest prucalopride has higher treatment persistence and adherence compared to other prescription medications for chronic idiopathic constipation.