FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
The new drug will carry a list price of $15.50 per pill, making it many times more expensive than comparable opioids.
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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 ...
Vertex Pharmaceuticals CEO on non-opioid painkiller: It's safe, effective and non-addictive
CNBC’s Angelica Peebles and Vertex JournavxPharmaceuticals CEO Reshma Kewalramani join 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the ...
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock Jumps as Non-Opioid Painkiller Gets FDA Approval
Key Takeaways Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid painkiller received approval from the Food and Drug Administration.The drugmaker said the twice-daily pill, Journavx, is the first such treatment to ...
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FDA Approves Journavx: A New Non-Opioid Pain Relief Solution for Millions
This category includes pain that can pop up due to injuries, following surgeries, or as a symptom of an illness. What makes Journavx different is its unique way of working; instead of acting on the ...