How can clinicians assess whether obeticholic acid is working?

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Assessment combines liver blood tests, particularly alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin, with clinical review of PBC progression, liver status and tolerability.

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How can clinicians assess whether obeticholic acid is working?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Assessment combines liver blood tests, particularly alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin, with clinical review of PBC progression, liver status and tolerability.

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Ocaliva 5 mg film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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