PHAR, LLC presented findings from an economic impact study on the use of alvimopan at the American College of Surgeons 96th Annual Clinical Congress. Results suggested that, along with other initiatives to improve quality and reduce costs of surgical care, alvimopan should be considered for use in the management of patients who undergo segmental bowel resection. PHAR investigators produced the study in collaboration with researchers at GlaxoSmithKline, UCLA Center for Surgical Outcomes and Quality, University of Colorado School of Pharmacy, EnPharma Consulting, and Adolor Corporation.