BYLVAY (odevixibat)
Bylvay helps patients with the intense itching associated with rare liver conditions like Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC) and Alagille syndrome (ALGS). It is used for infants as young as 3 months with PFIC and children 12 months and older with ALGS. This medication is not recommended for a specific subgroup of PFIC type 2 patients who have certain genetic variants that result in a non-functional or absent bile salt export pump protein.
How BYLVAY Works
Bylvay works by reversibly blocking the ileal bile acid transporter, which prevents the body from reabsorbing bile acids in the small intestine. This process reduces the amount of bile salts returning to the bloodstream, which helps alleviate the severe itching associated with PFIC and Alagille syndrome.
Development Insights
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2021-07-20
- Patent Cliff
- 2041
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- CAPSULE, CAPSULE, PELLETS
BYLVAY Approval History
What BYLVAY Treats
3 indicationsBYLVAY is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2021. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis
- Pruritus
- Alagille Syndrome
BYLVAY Competitive Set
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Clinical Trial Registry
4 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05035030 ASSERT-EXT | A4250-015 2023-509028-17-00, 2021-000996-36 | Ph 3 | recruiting | Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Odevixibat in Patients With Alagille Syndrome |
| NCT04336722 | A4250-011 2019-003807-37, 2024-512086-14-00 | Ph 3 | active not recruiting | Efficacy and Safety of Odevixibat in Children With Biliary Atresia Who Have Undergone a Kasai HPE (BOLD) |
| NCT05426733 BOLD-EXT | A4250-016 2022-501090-39-00 | Ph 3 | enrolling by invitation | An Open-label Extension Study to Evaluate Long-term Efficacy and Safety of Odevixibat in Children With Biliary Atresia |
| NCT04674761 ASSERT results posted | A4250-012 | Ph 3 | completed | Efficacy and Safety of Odevixibat in Patients With Alagille Syndrome |
Active Pipeline
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Key Completed Trials
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Trial Timeline
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
BYLVAY FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)BYLVAY is indicated for the treatment of Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis; Pruritus; Alagille Syndrome.
BYLVAY Patents & Exclusivity
Patents (16 active)
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Patent Timeline
- • Cliff: 2041
- • 448 active patents
Trial Analysis
- • 4 total trials
- • Stage: Expansion
Competitive Landscape
- • 5 similar drugs
- • Same target/indication analysis
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Trial Activity Stage
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Trial statuses: "Active" means recruiting or ongoing. "Completed" means reached planned endpoint. "Terminated" means stopped early—often due to safety, efficacy, or business reasons.
- Growth: High proportion of early-phase trials (Phase 1/2), active development
- Expansion: Significant Phase 3 activity, approaching or pursuing approvals
- Mature: Substantial Phase 4 post-marketing studies
- Stable: Mixed phase distribution, steady development
- Declining: Low active trial ratio, reduced R&D investment