FDA approves Vertex's non-opioid painkiller, first new kind of pain medicine in decades
CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the latest news.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock is soaring. The FDA just approved its potentially game-changing pain treatment.
Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. surged ahead of Friday's market open after the Food and Drug Administration approved the company's non-opioid pain treatment.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Jumps On FDA Approval For Non-Opioid Painkiller
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US FDA approves Vertex's non-opioid painkiller
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' drug to treat acute pain, the health regulator said on Thursday, offering an alternative to addictive opioid painkillers that have fueled a national crisis.
FDA approves Vertex's non-opioid painkiller, first new kind of pain medicine in decades
The Food and Drug Administration approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid painkiller pill, a new alternative for pain relief that comes without the risk of addiction. It's a milestone after a long history of unsuccessful efforts to develop painkillers without the destructive dependency of opioids, which have caused a horrific epidemic in the U.S.
Vertex (VERX) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
Vertex (VERX) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock a Buy in 2025?
The healthcare sector has struggled to deliver worthwhile returns for investors since 2021, weighed down by several headwinds. Rising interest rates, challenges in the U.S. healthcare system, and the inherent risks of drug development have contributed to the sector's underperformance relative to the broader markets during this period.
Vertex Down 13% in 6 Months: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Those who already own the stock may retain it for some time to see if VRTX's CF sales continue to rise and how the Casgevy launch progresses.
Vertex, Inc. (VERX) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
Vertex (VERX) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
Vertex's Pain Drug: Big Pharma's Next Major Success?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ: VRTX is a biotechnology company with a strong track record of success in developing treatments for cystic fibrosis (CF). Vertex is strategically expanding into the pain management sector, presenting a compelling growth opportunity for the company and its investors.
Should You Buy Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock Hand Over Fist Before Jan. 30?
It usually doesn't matter if you buy a given stock immediately or two weeks later. Sure, the stock could move up or down but typically not enough to matter all that much.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Sets Sight on Expanding Portfolio with Alyftrek Approval, Pain Treatment Progress, and Diabetes Trials
On Sunday, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated VRTX announced multiple program updates, including:
