Drugs / Linerixibat
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Linerixibat

also known as GSK2330672

Small molecule targets SLC10A2 via inhibition

Developed for
cholestasis · type 2 diabetes mellitus · intrahepatic cholestasis
Investigated by
GlaxoSmithKline · Elite Research Institute

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 2 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Filed pruritus, hereditary localized 1 milestone
Filed US (FDA) — pruritus, hereditary localized 2025-06-02

“FDA has accepted for review the NDA for linerixibat, an investigational targeted inhibitor of the ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT), for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus” gsk.com ↗

Approved Indication not stated 1 milestone
Approved US (FDA) LYNAVOY — 2026-03-17 fda.gov ↗

Trials 14

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 16 trials
Phase 1 NCT05435170 Aug → Oct 2022 — GlaxoSmithKline Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05393076 Jul → Dec 2022 — GlaxoSmithKline Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05133830 Nov 2021 → May 2022 — GlaxoSmithKline Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04053023 Aug → Nov 2019 cholestasis GlaxoSmithKline Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03992014 Jul → Aug 2019 cholestasis GlaxoSmithKline Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01416324 Jun → Sep 2011 type 2 diabetes mellitus GlaxoSmithKline Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 24 trials · 1 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 2 NCT02966834 Jan 2017 → Apr 2020 cholestasis GlaxoSmithKline Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT02202161 Aug 2014 → Jan 2015 type 2 diabetes mellitus GlaxoSmithKline Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT01899703 Mar 2014 → Oct 2015 intrahepatic cholestasis GlaxoSmithKline Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01929863 Aug → Nov 2013 type 2 diabetes mellitus GlaxoSmithKline Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 33 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 3 NCT07860710 Oct 2026 → Oct 2028 expected — GlaxoSmithKline Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04950127 Aug 2021 → Oct 2024 — GlaxoSmithKline Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT04167358 Jul 2020 → Sep 2026 overdue cholestasis GlaxoSmithKline Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase not stated1 trial
— NCT05448170 — — GlaxoSmithKline Available No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy1 trial
Phase 1 NCT01607385 Comparator May → Dec 2012 type 2 diabetes mellitus GlaxoSmithKline Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 9

DateIssuerRelease
2026-03-19 GlaxoSmithKline Regulatory Lynavoy (linerixibat) approved by the US FDA for cholestatic pruritus in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) gsk.com ↗
GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lynavoy (linerixibat) for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in adult patients with PBC.
2026-02-26 GlaxoSmithKline Regulatory Linerixibat accepted for priority review in China for cholestatic pruritus in patients with primary biliary cholangitis gsk.com ↗
GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that its new drug application for the use of linerixibat for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a rare autoimmune liver disease, has been accepted for priority review by China’s National Medical Products Administration.
2025-06-23 GlaxoSmithKline Regulatory Linerixibat accepted for review by the European Medicines Agency for cholestatic pruritus in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) gsk.com ↗
The EMA acceptance of this file marks another significant step forward in the progress of linerixibat, following FDA acceptance earlier this month.
2025-06-02 GlaxoSmithKline Regulatory Linerixibat New Drug Application (NDA) accepted for review by the US FDA for cholestatic pruritus in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) gsk.com ↗
The FDA’s acceptance of this file is an important milestone in the development of linerixibat.
2025-05-08 GlaxoSmithKline Results GLISTEN phase III trial results show linerixibat significantly improves cholestatic pruritus (relentless itch) in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) gsk.com ↗
GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced positive results from the GLISTEN phase III trial evaluating linerixibat, an investigational targeted inhibitor of the ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT), in adults with cholestatic pruritus and PBC, a rare autoimmune liver disease.
2024-11-19 GlaxoSmithKline Results Linerixibat shows positive Phase III results in cholestatic pruritus (relentless itch) in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) gsk.com ↗
GLISTEN met its primary endpoint, with linerixibat resulting in an improvement in itch, as demonstrated by a statistically significant reduction from baseline in monthly itch score over 24 weeks versus placebo.
2024-11-13 GlaxoSmithKline Results GSK highlights key data from hepatology portfolio at the AASLD’s The Liver Meeting® 2024, emphasising patient impact in areas of high unmet need gsk.com ↗
Baseline data from GLISTEN phase III trial confirms the need for new therapies for patients with cholestatic pruritus of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)
2022-06-15 GlaxoSmithKline Results GSK to present new data from the B-Clear phase IIb trial for bepirovirsen in chronic hepatitis B at the International Liver Congress 2022 gsk.com ↗
New analysis to be presented from the GLIMMER phase II trial comparing the health-related quality of life of patients with cholestatic pruritus in PBC to several more common diseases, using EQ-5D, a standardised measure of health utility.
2020-11-13 GlaxoSmithKline Results GSK presents Phase 2b data on linerixibat for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) gsk.com ↗
The Phase 2b GLIMMER study (GSK2330672 trial of IBAT inhibition with Multidose Measurement for Evaluation of Response), presented today at The Liver Meeting® 2020 as a late breaking abstract, reported that linerixibat significantly improved itch (cholestatic pruritus) in some treatment groups compared to placebo.

All press releases naming this drug 11 releases

DateIssuerRelease

Evidence & citations 6 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 18 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Linerixibat ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT04167358 ↗
8

NCT07860710 ↗

NCT05393076 ↗

NCT05448170 ↗

NCT04950127 ↗

NCT05435170 ↗

NCT03992014 ↗

NCT04053023 ↗

NCT05133830 ↗

Known as GSK2330672 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT02966834 ↗
5

NCT01416324 ↗

NCT02202161 ↗

NCT01607385 ↗

NCT01929863 ↗

NCT01899703 ↗

Action Inhibit “a selective inhibitor of human ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT)” PMID 28187915 ↗ Feb 2017
1

“Ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor” CHEMBL2387408 ↗

Modality Small molecule “Linerixibat is a selective small molecule inhibitor of the ileal bile acid transporter” PMID 37953500 ↗ Dec 2023
Route Oral “GSK2330672 oral preserved solution 1.5mg/g will be supplied in amber glass bottles” NCT01899703 ↗
Target SLC10A2 “Ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor” CHEMBL2387408 ↗