Linzess Receives Additional Indication in Japan for Chronic Constipation

Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Kenji Yasukawa, Ph.D., “Astellas” ) and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc (Nasdaq: IRWD , “Ironwood”)  announced on 8/21/18 that approval has been obtained in Japan for the guanylate cyclase-C receptor agonist “Linzess Tablets 0.25 mg (generic name: linaclotide)” for the additional indication of chronic constipation (other than constipation associated with organic disorders1) (“chronic constipation”).