NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Release: Data Demonstrate That GATTEX(TM) (Teduglutide) Improves Lean Body Mass, Mineral Composition and Electrolyte Levels in Patients with Parenteral Nutrition Dependent Short Bowel Syndrome

BEDMINSTER, N.J. & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:NPSP) today reported additional data from a Phase 3 study supporting the efficacy of GATTEX™ (teduglutide) in patients with parenteral nutrition (PN)-dependent short bowel syndrome (SBS). Data were presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course taking place in San Diego, October 23-28.