Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Vertex Pharmaceuticals reports significant reductions in proteinuria with povetacicept in IgA nephropathy (66% UPCR reduction at 48 weeks) and primary membranous nephropathy (62% UPCR reduction at 24 weeks), with stable renal function. The global Phase 3 RAINIER trial for IgA nephropathy is underway, and enrollment continues in the Phase 3 AMPLITUDE trial for APOL1-mediated kidney disease.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced Phase 3 data on the investigational vanzacaftor triple combination, demonstrating noninferiority to TRIKAFTA® in ppFEV1 and improved CFTR function. Presentations at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) also highlighted long-term benefits of TRIKAFTA®, including pancreatic function improvement in young patients. The vanzacaftor triple combination has been submitted for regulatory approval in multiple countries.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced Health Canada's review of its NDS for vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor, a once-daily triple combination therapy for CF patients aged 6+ with at least one F508del mutation or another responsive mutation in the CFTR gene.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced Phase 3 data presentations on investigational vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor (vanza triple) at NACFC, highlighting potential benefits for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Long-term outcomes for CF patients aged 2-11 on TRIKAFTA® were also presented, showing sustained improvements. The vanza triple has been submitted for regulatory approval globally.

Fulcrum Therapeutics' stock dropped >60% after its Phase 3 REACH trial for losmapimod, a potential FSHD treatment, missed its primary endpoint, leading to the suspension of the program.

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Vertex's suzetrigine, an oral NaV1.8 pain signal inhibitor, has been accepted by the FDA for priority review to treat moderate-to-severe acute pain, with a PDUFA target action date of January 30, 2025.