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Ursodiol

Ursodiol

Generic for Urso

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Most insurance accepted

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Available nationwide

What is Ursodiol?

Ursodiol is a prescription bile acid medication used to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) — a chronic liver disease where the immune system attacks the bile ducts — and to dissolve certain types of gallstones in people who are not surgical candidates. Ursodiol is a naturally occurring bile acid that, when taken as a medication, improves bile composition, protects liver cells from the toxic effects of accumulated bile, and has anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties in the liver. In PBC, it slows disease progression and improves liver function tests. It's taken two to four times daily with food.

Bile acid pool modification

Replaces toxic hydrophobic bile acids with the more hydrophilic and cytoprotective ursodiol, reducing the detergent-like cellular damage that concentrated bile causes to liver cells and bile duct epithelium in cholestatic liver disease.

Hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory

Protects hepatocytes from bile acid-induced apoptosis and membrane damage, while also modulating immune cell activity in the liver — slowing the immune-driven bile duct destruction that characterizes primary biliary cholangitis.

Gallstone dissolution

In people with cholesterol-rich gallstones who cannot undergo surgery, Ursodiol gradually reduces biliary cholesterol saturation and allows cholesterol gallstones to slowly dissolve over months to years of treatment.

Virtual visit with clinician

Ongoing support, always available.

Your care doesn’t end after your visit. Message your care team anytime to discuss side effects, ask questions about your medication, or request a refill.

We stay proactive so your care stays steady — adjusting your plan as needed and keeping you informed every step of the way.

What our customers have to say

Everything is upfront

Everything is upfront and exactly what they state. No hidden costs or fees. Great experience!

Leslie

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I felt heard and they followed through

I felt heard and they followed through until my prior authorization was approved after it was denied. They maintained communication with me until I received my medication.

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5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

Got refills quickly and affordably

I needed medication refills, and they were able to fill them quickly and affordably.

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Quick and easy from booking to Zoom

Everything was quick and easy from booking the blood work to our Zoom appointment. The doctor was pleasant and attentive.

Judy S

5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

Listened and responded right away

The physician I was paired with listened to all of my concerns and responded right away. She was thorough, and I received my medication within hours.

Camille

5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

Prescription confirmed within 45 minutes

I’d run out of a medication while I was in the process of changing doctors. I provided some information, and my prescription was done and confirmed within 45 minutes.

Mark

5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

Thorough history check and a prompt prior authorization

They were very thorough in checking my medical history for any possible problems with the new medication, and very prompt in handling the prior authorization with the pharmacy and the insurance carrier.

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