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Ulimorelin Intravenously (IV) — Competitive Intelligence Brief

Ulimorelin Intravenously (IV) (Ulimorelin Intravenously (IV)) competitive landscape: 4 comparators, recent regulatory actions, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline. Class: Ghrelin receptor agonist. Area: Gastroenterology.

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Target snapshot

Ulimorelin Intravenously (IV) (Ulimorelin Intravenously (IV)) — Tranzyme, Inc.. Ulimorelin is a ghrelin receptor agonist that stimulates gastric emptying.

Comparator set (4 drugs)

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DrugGenericSponsorPhaseClassTargetApproval / PDUFA
Ulimorelin Intravenously (IV) TARGET Ulimorelin Intravenously (IV) Tranzyme, Inc. phase 3 Ghrelin receptor agonist Ghrelin receptor
RHB-102 RHB-102 RedHill Biopharma Limited phase 3 Gastric motility agent Ghrelin receptor
MHOS/SHP615 MHOS/SHP615 Shire phase 3 Growth hormone secretagogue Ghrelin receptor (GHSR-1a)
KW-6500 KW-6500 Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. phase 3 Growth hormone secretagogue Ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a)
Ulimorelin Invtravenously (IV) Ulimorelin Invtravenously (IV) Tranzyme, Inc. phase 3 Ghrelin receptor agonist Ghrelin receptor

Recent regulatory actions (last 90 days)

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Upcoming PDUFA dates (next 180 days)

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Patent timeline (forward window)

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Sponsor landscape (Ghrelin receptor agonist class)

  1. Tranzyme, Inc. · 2 drugs in this class

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Drug Landscape (2026). Ulimorelin Intravenously (IV) — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/ulimorelin-intravenously-iv. Accessed 2026-06-10.

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