Gelesis's Obesity Product FDA Acceptance Gives Boost To PureTech's Portfolio
• By Sten Stovall
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PureTech's affiliate Gelesis has received FDA clearance for its Plenity capsule to treat overweight-obese adults, and plans to launch it commercially in the second half.
Gelesis Aims to launch its obesity capsule in the second half of 2019 • Source: Shutterstock
PureTech Health PLC affiliate Gelesis Inc. has won FDA clearance for its Plenity capsule to treat overweight-obese adults, opening up a potentially huge market there for the product.
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