Volixibat - Mirum Pharmaceuticals
Alternative Names: LUM-002; SAR-548304; SHP-626; Volixibat - Takeda; Volixibat potassiumLatest Information Update: 05 Jun 2026
At a glance
- Originator sanofi-aventis
- Developer Mirum Pharmaceuticals; Sanofi; Shire
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antihyperlipidaemics; Benzothiepins; Hepatoprotectants; Small molecules; Urea compounds
- Mechanism of Action Sodium-bile acid cotransporter inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Primary biliary cirrhosis
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Primary biliary cirrhosis
- Phase II Intrahepatic cholestasis; Primary sclerosing cholangitis
- No development reported Cholestasis
- Discontinued Hypercholesterolaemia; Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
Most Recent Events
- 30 May 2026 Mirum plans a NDA submission of Volixibat in Primary sclerosing cholangitis in 2H of 2026
- 30 May 2026 Mirum plans a pre-NDA meeting with US FDA regarding NDA submission of Volixibat in Primary sclerosing cholangitis in Summer 2026
- 30 May 2026 Efficacy and adverse events data from a phase II trial in Primary sclerosing cholangitis released by Mirum Pharmaceuticals