BSEP

Pictured: FDA signage at its Maryland campus/iStock, hapabapa The FDA on Wednesday approved Mirum Pharmaceuticals’ Livmarli (maralixibat) for the oral treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis that are five years of age and older. The California-based biotech also announced that it has filed a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) seeking approval for a higher concentration formulation of Livmarli for younger patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive liver disease and can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Mirum hopes to introduce this higher-concentration regimen later this year, according to its announcement. Mirum CEO Chris Peetz said in a statement that Livmarli could have “transformational impact for patients with cholestatic pruritis associated with PFIC” and provides an effective treatment option for those afflicted with the disease’s rarest subtypes. The FDA’s decision is backed by data from the Phase III MARCH trial, which according to Mirum’s announcement is the “largest randomized clinical trial conducted in PFIC.” MARCH enrolled 93 patients across the several different genetic subtypes of PFIC, including those with unidentified mutational status. Results showed that Livmarli was able to significantly improve pruritus symptoms in treated patients, as well as concentrations of serum bile acids and bilirubin. Patients in the livmarli arm also showed significantly better growth versus placebo. Mirum’s sNDA for PFIC, which the FDA accepted in February 2023, also included data from the phase II INDIGO study, which focused on patients with the PFIC2 genetic subtype. Responders, as determined by serum bile acid levels, had better transplant-free survival. Designed to be orally available, Livmarli is a selective inhibitor of the ileal bile acid transporter. The drug’s mechanism of action is not yet completely understood, but according to its label Livmarli reduces the overall reabsorption of bile acids from the terminal ileum. The FDA first approved Livmarli in September 2021 for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus associated with Alagille syndrome. Mirum’s main competitor in the PFIC arena is Ipsen, which acquired the AstraZeneca spin-off Albireo in January 2023 for $952 million. The deal introduced Bylvay (odevixibat) into the Ipsen fold. Bylvay, also an ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor, was first approved in July 2021 and became the first drug authorized to treat PFIC patients. Unlike Livmarli, Bylvay can be given to children as young as three months of age but is also administered at a much lower dose of 40 mcg/kg. Livmarli’s recommended dosing is 380 mcg/kg. In June 2023, the FDA expanded Bylvay’s label, allowing it to be used as a treatment for patients with chronic pruritus related to Alagille syndrome. Tristan Manalac is an independent science writer based in Metro Manila, Philippines. Reach out to him on LinkedIn or email him at tristan@tristanmanalac.com or tristan.manalac@biospace.com.

Mirum Pharmaceuticals’s LIVMARLI (maralixibat) oral solution is now available in the US for cholestatic pruritus in patients with PFIC. Credit: Mirum Pharmaceuticals / Business Wire. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Mirum Pharmaceuticals ’s LIVMARLI (maralixibat) oral solution to treat cholestatic pruritus. The medication is intended for patients aged five years and above with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). A once-daily, orally administered ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor, LIVMARLI is the sole FDA-approved treatment for PFIC. The approval is based on findings from the Phase III MARCH clinical trial in 93 PFIC patients. The randomised trial enrolled people with PFIC genetic types PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4 and PFIC6, along with people with unidentified mutational status. See Also: Terns scores FDA orphan designation for CML therapy FDA issues CRL to Mapi Pharma for GA Depot to treat RMS The FDA, the European Commission and Health Canada have also granted approval for LIVMARLI for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome in their respective regions. In addition to its current approvals, Mirum has filed a supplemental new drug application to the FDA. The aim is to introduce a higher concentration formulation of LIVMARLI, which was utilised in the Phase III MARCH study. This could expand the treatment’s label for younger PFIC patients later in 2024. A rare genetic disorder, PFIC results in progressive liver disease that can go on to cause liver failure. Mirum Pharmaceuticals CEO Chris Peetz stated: “LIVMARLI has the potential to have a transformational impact for patients with cholestatic pruritus associated with PFIC, and importantly, offers an option for those patients with the rarest of subtypes. “Thank you to the patients, families and clinicians whose study participation made this approval possible.” In September 2023, the company concluded the acquisition of the bile acid product portfolio of Travere Therapeutics . Mirum gained the rights and assets related to Cholbam (cholic acid) and Chenodal (chenodiol). Travere secured $210m from Mirum, with the potential to receive $235m in sales-based milestone payments.

- FDA approval based on MARCH Phase 3 study with highly statistically significant (p<0.0001) reduction in pruritus severity between LIVMARLI vs. placebo - Label covers broad range of PFIC subtypes - Immediate launch and availability for eligible patients in the U.S. FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mirum Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRM) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved LIVMARLI® (maralixibat) oral solution for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients five years of age and older with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). Mirum has also submitted an additional supplemental new drug application (sNDA) to introduce a higher concentration formulation of LIVMARLI, used during the MARCH study, to enable label expansion for younger patients with PFIC, later this year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: LIVMARLI® (maralixibat) oral solution is now available for prescribing in the US for cholestatic pruritus in patients with PFIC. (Photo: Business Wire) LIVMARLI is also approved for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome (ALGS) in the U.S. (three months and older), Europe (two months and older), in Canada and other regions globally. “LIVMARLI has the potential to have a transformational impact for patients with cholestatic pruritus associated with PFIC, and importantly, offers an option for those patients with the rarest of subtypes,” said Chris Peetz, chief executive officer at Mirum. “Thank you to the patients, families, and clinicians whose study participation made this approval possible.” The approval is based on data from the Phase 3 MARCH study, the largest randomized trial conducted in PFIC, with 93 patients across a range of genetic PFIC types, including PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4, PFIC6, and unidentified mutational status. “LIVMARLI’s approval in cholestatic pruritus for patients with PFIC is a result of years of investigation and a collection of a strong body of clinical evidence showing meaningful improvements across a number of important parameters, including pruritus, affecting children with PFIC,” said Richard Thompson, professor of molecular hepatology at King’s College London and an investigator in the MARCH study. “I am pleased that we will have a well-studied and efficacious option to offer patients whose life has been disrupted by itch.” “PFIC is a difficult disease for both the patient and family and significantly impedes the quality of life for all,” said Emily Ventura, executive director of the PFIC Network and mom to a daughter with PFIC. “These young and fragile patients endure an itch so severe that they experience deficits in their sleep, nutrition, growth, and, in the past, some have turned to transplant to resolve their itch. We are hopeful that LIVMARLI will have a measurable impact for patients, potentially offering a new normal and relief from the sleepless nights and disruption to their lives caused by cholestatic pruritus.” About PFIC Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive liver disease typically leading to liver failure. In people with PFIC, liver cells are less able to secrete bile. The resulting buildup of bile causes liver disease in affected individuals. Signs and symptoms of PFIC typically begin in infancy. Patients experience severe itching, jaundice, failure to grow at the expected rate (failure to thrive), and an increasing inability of the liver to function (liver failure). The disease is estimated to affect one in every 50,000 to 100,000 births in the United States and Europe. More than six types of PFIC have been genetically identified, all of which are similarly characterized by impaired bile flow and progressive liver disease. About LIVMARLI® (maralixibat) oral solution LIVMARLI® (maralixibat) oral solution is an orally administered, once-daily, ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor and the only approved medication by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome (ALGS) three months of age and older and progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) five years of age and older. LIVMARLI is also the only approved IBAT inhibitor approved by the European Commission for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with ALGS two months and older, and by Health Canada for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in ALGS. For more information for U.S. residents, please visit LIVMARLI.com. Mirum has also submitted LIVMARLI for approval in Europe in PFIC for patients two months of age and older. LIVMARLI has received Breakthrough Therapy designation for ALGS and PFIC type 2 and orphan designation for ALGS and PFIC. To learn more about ongoing clinical trials with LIVMARLI, please visit Mirum’s clinical trials section on the company’s website. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Limitation of Use: LIVMARLI is not for use in PFIC type 2 patients who have a severe defect in the bile salt export pump (BSEP) protein. LIVMARLI can cause side effects, including: Liver injury. Changes in certain liver tests are common in patients with Alagille syndrome and PFIC but can worsen during treatment. These changes may be a sign of liver injury. In PFIC, this can be serious or may lead to liver transplant or death. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests and physical exams before starting and during treatment to check your liver function. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any signs or symptoms of liver problems, including nausea or vomiting, skin or the white part of the eye turns yellow, dark or brown urine, pain on the right side of the stomach (abdomen), bloating in your stomach area, loss of appetite or bleeding or bruising more easily than normal. Stomach and intestinal (gastrointestinal) problems. LIVMARLI can cause stomach and intestinal problems, including diarrhea and stomach pain. Your healthcare provider may advise you to monitor for new or worsening stomach problems including stomach pain, diarrhea, blood in your stool or vomiting. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms more often or more severely than normal for you. A condition called Fat Soluble Vitamin (FSV) Deficiency caused by low levels of certain vitamins (vitamin A, D, E, and K) stored in body fat is common in patients with Alagille syndrome and PFIC but may worsen during treatment. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests before starting and during treatment and may monitor for bone fractures and bleeding which have been reported as common side effects. US Prescribing Information EU SmPC Canadian Product Monograph About Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases affecting children and adults. Mirum has three approved medications: LIVMARLI® (maralixibat) oral solution, CHOLBAM® (cholic acid) capsules, and CHENODAL® (chenodiol) tablets. LIVMARLI, an IBAT inhibitor, is approved for the treatment of two rare liver diseases affecting children and adults. It is approved for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome in the U.S. (three months and older), in Europe (two months and older), and in other regions globally. It is also approved in the U.S. in cholestatic pruritus in PFIC patients five years of age and older. Mirum has submitted for approval in Europe for the treatment of PFIC in patients two months of age and older. CHOLBAM is FDA-approved for the treatment of bile acid synthesis disorders due to single enzyme deficiencies and adjunctive treatment of peroxisomal disorders in patients who show signs or symptoms or liver disease. CHENODAL has received medical necessity recognition by the FDA to treat patients with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX). Mirum’s late-stage pipeline includes two investigational treatments for debilitating liver diseases. Volixibat, an IBAT inhibitor, is being evaluated in two potentially registrational studies including the Phase 2b VISTAS study for primary sclerosing cholangitis and Phase 2b VANTAGE study for primary biliary cholangitis. Lastly, CHENODAL, has been evaluated in a Phase 3 clinical study, RESTORE, to treat patients with CTX, with positive topline results reported in 2023. To learn more about Mirum, visit mirumpharma.com and follow Mirum on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, the potential impacts of LIVMARLI in PFIC and for any future label expansion, the additional improvements in disease beyond pruritus, and the ability of LIVMARLI to modify PFIC patient disease experience and the continued commercial success of LIVMARLI across ALGS and PFIC. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “will,” “intended,” “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Mirum’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with Mirum’s business in general, the impact of geopolitical and macroeconomic events , and the other risks described in Mirum’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by any subsequent Quarter Reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management’s assumptions and estimates as of such date. Mirum undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.