Glepaglutide

How it works

A twice-weekly copy of GLP-2, the hormone that grows the gut lining, meant to help a short bowel absorb more and cut IV feeding.

What it's made of

39 amino acids: GLP-2, the hormone that makes the gut lining grow, modified and with a tail of six lysines at the end.

What it's for

Prescribed for

Nothing yet. The EU recommends it for adults with short bowel who are stable after surgery.

Sold as

Fewer days hooked up to IV nutrition for people with short bowel.