Vertex Outlines Next Development Steps For Suzetrigine In Pain

The company has accelerated a Phase II trial testing the NaV1.8 inhibitor in lumbosacral radiculopathy, and a Phase III trial in diabetic peripheral neuropathy will start this quarter.

Vertex updated investors on its diversification strategy • Source: Shutterstock

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is already awaiting US Food and Drug Administration approval for its NaV1.8 inhibitor suzetrigine for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain, but the company is advancing the drug into other late-stage clinical trials, with an eye toward expansion in peripheral neuropathic pain.

Key Takeaways
  • Vertex updated investors on Phase III development plans for the NaV1.8 inhibitor suzetrigine and povetacicept for IgA nephropathy (IgAN).

The company updated investors on the development of suzetrigine and other next-generation NaV1.8 and NaV1.7 inhibitors during its second quarter...

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