Lirafugratinib

Drug

Drug Profile

Lirafugratinib (RLY-4008) is a potent, selective oral FGFR2 inhibitor being developed as a second-line treatment option for cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement. The program has reached NDA review stage in the U.S. with priority review. It remains non-approved as of the cited update.

Drug Class
Oral small-molecule FGFR2 inhibitor
Approval Status
Not FDA approved; NDA accepted with Priority Review and PDUFA target date September 27, 2026.
Mechanism of Action
Binds the ATP-binding site of FGFR2 receptor tyrosine kinase and blocks phosphorylation and downstream proliferative signaling.
Indications
  • \Second-line treatment of cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement after prior therapy (under review)\

Related News

FDA Grants Priority Review for Elevar's Lirafugratinib in Cholangiocarcinoma

The FDA has granted Priority Review for lirafugratinib, an FGFR2 inhibitor for second-line cholangiocarcinoma treatment, with a PDUFA date of September 27, 2026. Clinical trial data showed a 46.5% objective response rate and 11.8-month median duration of response. The therapy demonstrated a manageable safety profile with lower rates of common FGFR inhibitor side effects.

Related Clinical Trials

NCT ID Title Status Phase
NCT07359820

A Study of Lirafugratinib in Non-CCA Solid Tumors With FGFR2 Fusion or Rearrangement

RECRUITING PHASE2