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The US FDA has approved Lynavoy (linerixibat) for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in PBC pts; regulatory reviews in the EU, UK, Canada & China are ongoing
Approval was supported by P-III (GLISTEN) trial assessing Lynavoy (n=119) vs PBO (n=119) to treat 238 PBC pts with cholestatic pruritus
Trial met its 1EP & key 2EPs showing…
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GSK has granted Alfasigma worldwide exclusive rights to develop, manufacture & commercialise linerixibat for cholestatic pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis
As per the deal, GSK will receive $300M upfront, $100M upon FDA approval (based on PDUFA date of Mar 24, 2026), $20M upon EU & UK approval, & ~$270M in sales milestones, along with…
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The Chinese NMPA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to linerixibat, an IBAT inhibitor, for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) pts; regulatory review is ongoing in the US, EU, UK & Canada
NDA was supported by P-III (GLISTEN) trial assessing linerixibat (40mg) vs PBO to treat PBC pts…
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Zydus has reported topline P-IIb/III (EPICS-III) trial results in PBC pts resistant or intolerant to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), where pts were randomized to Saroglitazar (1mg) or PBO, following optimal dose selection
Trial met its composite 1EP, showing a 48.5% treatment difference in biochemical response, & also achieved its key 2EP with a higher proportion…
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At this year’s European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress in Amsterdam, Gilead shared new data and 29 abstracts, including three oral presentations. But the data wasn’t the only thing that got people talking about Gilead’s commitment to transforming the lives of people living with liver conditions
EASL saw the launch…
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The US FDA has accepted NDA of linerixibat for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in PBC pts (PDUFA: Mar 24, 2026)
NDA is supported by P-III (GLISTEN) trial assessing linerixibat (n=119) vs PBO (n=119) to treat 238 PBC pts with cholestatic pruritus; pts could switch to linerixibat in Part B of the trial
Trial…
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GSK has reported P-III (GLISTEN) trial data assessing linerixibat (n=119) vs PBO (n=119) to treat PBC pts (N=238) with cholestatic pruritus; pts could switch to linerixibat in Part B of the trial
Trial met its 1EP, showing significantly reduced itch per WI-NRS scale in PBC pts, as assessed by monthly itch score, over 24wks.…
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The CHMP has recommended Seladelpar + ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) to treat PBC in those with inadequate response or as monotx. in those intolerants to UDCA. The EC’s decision is expected in Q1’25
Opinion was based on a P-III (RESPONSE) study assessing seladelpar (10mg, QD, oral) vs PBO in PBC patients (n=193). It showed…
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Gilead’s Livdelzi (Seladelpar) as monotx. or in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) has received accelerated approval for adults unable to tolerate UDCA or with inadequate response to UDCA, respectively. Not recommended for individuals with decompensated cirrhosis
The approval was based on a P-III (RESPONSE) study showing 62% vs 20% (Livdelzi vs PBO) composite biochemical…
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The CHMP’s positive opinion of Iqirvo (PPAR agonist) + ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for PBC adults having inadequate UDCA response or Iqirvo alone for UDCA intolerant patients was based on P-III (ELATIVE) study. EC’s decision is anticipated in Q3’24. The company has submitted Iqirvo for PBC to the MHRA
The P-III (ELATIVE) study assessed Iqirvo…

