obeticholic acid
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OCALIVA (obeticholic acid) is an oral small-molecule farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist approved in 2016 for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). It works by activating FXR, a nuclear receptor that regulates bile acid synthesis and immune function, thereby reducing cholestasis and inflammation in the liver.
OCALIVA is in peak commercial maturity with $164M in annual spending and 15,169 Medicare claims, indicating an established but niche market with stable team infrastructure.
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Linerixibat and Obeticholic Acid Drug Interaction Study in Healthy Adult Participants
Obeticholic Acid Versus Placebo, in Combination with Ursodeoxycholic Acid in Patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Study of Obeticholic Acid(OCA) Combination With Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) in Patients With Primay Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
Linerixibat and Obeticholic Acid Drug Interaction Study in Healthy Subjects
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$164M Medicare spend — this is a commercially significant brand
Working on OCALIVA offers stability in a niche, monopoly market with 9+ years of patent protection remaining, providing predictable revenue and team continuity. This is ideal for professionals seeking established-brand experience in a specialized therapeutic area (hepatology) rather than high-growth launch dynamics.
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