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healthcare1 year ago•2 min saved

"Non-Opioid Experimental Drug Successfully Relieves Pain in Late-Stage Trials"

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' experimental non-opioid painkiller, VX-548, successfully reduced acute, post-surgical pain without the risk of addiction in late-stage trials, although it did not outperform a combination of opioid drugs. The drug, which aims to block pain signals at their source, is expected to be submitted for U.S. approval by mid-2024 and could potentially generate over $5 billion in annual sales. Analysts view this as a significant advancement in providing a much-needed alternative to addictive opioid painkillers amidst a national crisis.

via Reuters|

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health-and-medicine1 year ago•5 min saved

"Vertex's Non-Opioid Pain Medication Shows Promise in Major Trial"

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid painkiller, VX-548, has shown promising results in two large clinical trials for treating acute pain after surgery, offering hope for an alternative to opioid medications. While the drug demonstrated significant pain relief and faster onset compared to a placebo, it did not outperform a combination of hydrocodone bitartrate and Tylenol. Despite this, the drug's safety profile and effectiveness in reducing pain intensity are encouraging, with plans to seek FDA approval by mid-year. If successful, VX-548 could address the urgent need for potent, safe, and non-addictive analgesics, potentially marking the beginning of a new class of pain drugs.

via BioPharma Dive|

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