Core Insights - The treatment landscape for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) has significantly evolved with the recent approvals of Gilead's Livdelzi (seladelpar) and Ipsen's Iqirvo (elafibranor), marking progress in disease management [1] - Pruritus remains a significant unmet need for PBC patients, with many suffering from moderate to severe symptoms that impact their quality of life [2] Treatment Developments - GSK's linerixibat, an ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor, has had its New Drug Application accepted by the FDA for treating cholestatic pruritus in PBC patients, with a target action date of March 24, 2026 [3] - Gastroenterologists express a high likelihood of incorporating linerixibat into treatment if approved, noting its potential for significant symptom reduction despite concerns over side effects like abdominal pain and diarrhea [3] Market Analysis - Spherix Global Insights' Market Dynamix™ service provides analysis on markets expected to undergo significant changes in the next three to five years, focusing on market size, treatment approaches, unmet needs, and expert opinions on pipeline agents [4] - The service aims to track emerging developments in the PBC treatment landscape and pipeline, highlighting the ongoing demand for effective therapies targeting pruritus [3][4]

Core Insights - GSK's new drug application for linerixibat has been accepted by the FDA for review, with a decision expected on March 24, 2026 [1][7] - If approved, linerixibat could fulfill a significant unmet medical need for patients suffering from cholestatic pruritus associated with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) [2][5] GSK's Drug Development - The NDA for linerixibat is based on positive results from the phase III GLISTEN study, which demonstrated significant improvement in cholestatic pruritus and related sleep interference compared to placebo [4][7] - Cholestatic pruritus is a common symptom of PBC, a rare autoimmune disease that can lead to liver failure [5] Competitive Landscape - Other companies are also pursuing treatments for PBC, including Gilead Sciences, which received accelerated approval for seladelpar in August 2024 [8] - Seladelpar was acquired by Gilead for $4.3 billion and is now part of their liver disease portfolio [9] - Mirum Pharmaceuticals is developing volixibat, another oral IBAT inhibitor, currently in phase IIb trials [9]