FDA Approves 1st-in-Class Non-Opioid Pain Drug Journavx

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,
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,
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.
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 Pharma Stock Surges After FDA Approves Non-Opioid Pain Drug
Analyst is bullish on Vertex Pharmaceuticals, citing FDA approval for JOURNAVX and strong earnings growth potential in 2025.
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 Vertex’s Journavx as First New Pain Drug in Decades
The greenlight for Journavx (suzetrigine), which comes on the heels of a $7.4 billion opioid settlement, could spark momentum in the fledgling non-opioid pain space.
FDA Approves the First Non-Opioid Pain Medicine in 20 Years
On Jan. 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug called suzetrigine to treat moderate-to-severe pain. The prescription pills, sold under the brand name Journavx and made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals,
FDA Approves New Non-Opioid Painkiller Journavx for Acute Pain | Watch
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new non-opioid prescription medication, Journavx (suzetrigine), for adults with moderate to severe acute pain. Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals,
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?
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Strong Buy Rating Driven by Journavx Approval and Market Expansion Opportunities
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