Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine dealing with the study of the function and disorders of the digestive system: the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and associated organs including the pancreas, gallbladder, and liver.
From the many millions of people throughout the world suffering from hepatitis C to the immunocompromised patients at high risk of certain deadly viral diseases, we at ViroPharma through our research are dedicated to improving the health of patients suffering from serious diseases.
Our clinical efforts in gastroenterology are anchored by our hepatitis C compound HCV-796.
ViroPharma commercializes Vancocin, a life saving drug for patients suffering from severe Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Our mission, as stewards of public health related to CDI, is to do all that we can - in every way that we can - by working with physicians toward enabling quick identification and appropriate treatment of patients who are most at risk of severe disease, and to keep other patients infection-free.