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

Category: Health

The FDA has approved a new non-opioid pain medication called suzetrigine, branded as Journavx, marking the first new type of pain medicine in over 20 years. It is designed for acute pain relief, particularly post-surgery, and will be available as a 50-milligram pill taken every 12 hours at a cost of $15.50 each. Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the developer, conducted trials with over 800 participants, showing significant pain reduction compared to placebo.

Keywords: FDA approval, non-opioid pain medication, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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Update At: 2/1/2025

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