Intercept Pharmaceuticals

Intercept Pharmaceuticals receives a clear rejection from the FDA for its NASH drug, Obeticholic acid (OCA) Intercept Pharmaceuticals announced the issuance of a Complete Response Letter (CRL) by the FDA regarding the New Drug Application (NDA) for Obeticholic acid (OCA) for the treatment of fibrosis due to ...

Obesity and diabetes are a global epidemic contributing to an increasing prevalence of related systemic disorders, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is a subtype of NAFLD (Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver disease) that is charact...

NASH is defined as the most common form of Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The disease is characterized by a spectrum of symptoms including simple steatosis, increased levels of fibrosis, and cirrhosis of the liver. NASH can also result in advanced fibrosis, NASH cirrhosis, and NASH Decompensated Cirrhosi...