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FDA Approves 1st Non-Opioid Pain Drug in 20 Years

FDA approves first new non-opioid painkiller in decades, and it's from a MA company.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new non-opioid pain medication developed by the Massachusetts-based company Vertex Pharmaceuticals on Thursday. The drug, which is called suzetrigine and will be sold under the brand name Journavx,

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DA 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

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FDA approves Vertex's non-opioid painkiller, first new kind of pain medicine in decades

The Vertex drug is a milestone after a long history of unsuccessful efforts to develop painkillers without the addictive potential of opioids.

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Jim Cramer on Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)’s Suzetrigine: ‘I Don’t See A Lot Of Upside Because That Was The Drug Of The Future For Vertex’

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Life Science Washington Welcomes New Board Members as the State's Life Sciences Industry Strengthens Its Position as a Top 10 US Cluster

Life Science Washington, the state's life sciences industry association, today announced the expansion of its board of directors with the addition of nine new members, representing distinguished ...

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'Will it really work?': Young sickle cell patient among the first to start new gene therapy

Since two groundbreaking treatments were approved in late 2023, only a handful of patients have been able to access the ...

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FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risks of addiction associated with opioids

U.S. officials have approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated ...

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5 things to know for Jan. 31: Plane collision, Confirmation hearings, Pain medicine, Japan sinkhole, FireAid benefit concerts

Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Plane collision. Officials are now operating a recovery effort in the Potomac River, the site of th ...

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