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Lumacaftor monotherapy

Drug Profile

Lumacaftor monotherapy

Alternative Names: Corrector VX-809; VRT-826809; VX-809

Latest Information Update: 02 Oct 2021

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At a glance

  • Originator Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics; Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  • Developer Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  • Class Amides; Antihaemorrhagics; Benzodioxoles; Benzoic acids; Cyclopropanes; Fluorinated hydrocarbons; Heart failure therapies; Pyridines; Small molecules
  • Mechanism of Action Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulators
  • Orphan Drug Status

    Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

    Yes - Cystic fibrosis
  • New Molecular Entity Yes

Highest Development Phases

  • Discontinued Cystic fibrosis

Most Recent Events

  • 02 Nov 2020 Royalty Pharma updates royalty agreement
  • 23 Feb 2017 Vertex Pharmaceuticals has patent protection for lumacaftor in USA and European Union (Vertex Pharmaceuticals form 10-K, filed in February 2017)
  • 06 Oct 2015 Discontinued - Phase-III for Cystic fibrosis in Canada, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, USA (PO)
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