FDA approves Vertex non-opioid pain drug
The FDA's approval of the non-addictive painkiller Journavx last week marked a milestone in the field of pain management. Why it matters: Millions of Americans with acute and chronic pain are prescribed opioids,
What Is Journavx, the New Opioid-Free Painkiller from Vertex?
The nonaddictive painkiller suzetrigine (Journavx) is as effective for acute pain as a common opioid treatment
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals a Buy Now That the FDA Approved Its New Pain Drug?
Lately, one of America's leading pharmaceutical companies can't catch a break from Wall Street. Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) are down about 9% from a peak the stock set in November,
Vertex scores FDA nod for long-awaited non-opioid pain reliever Journavx
Vertex has gained the FDA's approval for its nonaddictive pain med Journavx, which becomes the first significant innovation in pain relief in more than two decades.
New pain drug, Vertex’s Journavx, gets FDA approval as safer alternative to addictive opioids
Each year, about 125 million opioid prescriptions are written for Americans with pain caused by broken bones, burns, surgeries, and other injuries and procedures.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Just Won a Huge FDA Approval. Is the Biotech Stock a No-Brainer Buy?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals ( VRTX 5.31%) just snagged its second U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in only 41 days. On Dec. 20, 2024, the FDA gave a thumbs-up to Alyftrek in treating cystic fibrosis (CF). Last Thursday, the agency approved Vertex's Journavx in treating adults with moderate-to-severe acute pain.
Vertex’s non-opioid pain drug gets FDA approval in milestone for company and research
Despite high demand for an option like Journavx, doctors fear the drug’s price could be a hangup for insurers and limit patients’ ability to access it.
FDA approves new pain medication as an alternative to opioids: What to know about Journavx
The FDA on Thursday approved a new class of pain medication that provides an alternative to opioids. It will be sold under the brand name Journavx.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid pain medication gets FDA approval
A non-opioid pain medication made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals has received approval for adults from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Journavx for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries.
Vertex: Maintaining Buy Despite Tempered Expectations For Journavx In Pain
Vertex's Journavx got FDA approval for acute pain but faces adoption challenges. Click here to read more about VRTX stock and ...
At $31 a day, is Vertex’s new non-addictive painkiller worth the price?
Will people with acute pain want a new painkiller whose list price is $15.50 a pill when a generic prescription drug is at ...
Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Strong Buy Rating Driven by Journavx Approval and Market Expansion Opportunities
Analyst Salveen Richter of Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX – Research Report), reducing the price target ...
What's Happening With VRTX Stock?
With a rise in Trikafta demand, the investors have assigned a higher valuation multiple for VRTX stock. The increase in VRTX ...