Norucholic acid - Dr Falk Pharma
Alternative Names: EA-3355; NorUDCA; Norursodeoxycholic acid; NUC - Dr Falk Pharma; Ursodeoxycholic acid homologueLatest Information Update: 15 May 2025
At a glance
- Originator Dr Falk Pharma
- Developer Dr Falk Pharma; EA Pharma
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antifibrotics; Cholic acids; Gallstone therapies; Hepatoprotectants
- Mechanism of Action Cholesterol inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Primary sclerosing cholangitis
- Phase II Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis; Primary biliary cirrhosis
- Discontinued Liver disorders
Most Recent Events
- 07 May 2025 Efficacy and adverse event data from phase III trial in Primary sclerosing cholangitis released by Dr Falk Pharma
- 25 Mar 2025 Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH plans to initiate a phase III trial for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PO) (NCT06886360)
- 20 May 2022 Discontinued - Phase-I for Liver disorders (In volunteers) in Japan (PO), due to business priorities (EA Pharma, Eisai Co Ltd pipeline, May 2022)