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Obeticholic Acid Non-Response Signals Higher Clinical Risk in Primary Biliary Cholangitis

MedXY Editorial Team•Oct 9, 2025•Gastroenterology
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This multicenter study evaluates the prognostic significance of biochemical response to obeticholic acid (OCA) in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Non-responders at 12 months face a significantly higher risk of serious clinical events. Despite increasing response rates over time, high OCA discontinuation rates suggest an unmet need for alternative treatment strategies.

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